9. Aristocrat Pear
Other common names: Aristocrat Callery Pear
Scientific name: Pyrus calleryana
Height: 40' , Width: 30'
Evergreen: No
Drought tolerant: Yes
Climate Action: No
Native to: China and Korea
Fun fact: Unfun fact - it is considered an invasive species in the East and Midwest. Spreads only if different cultivars can be cross-pollinated
Deciduous. Species is native to China and Korea. Cultivar was selected by W.T. Shaw, Independence, Kentucky. Broadly conical growth habit. Oval, dark green leaves have wavy margins. Red fall color. White flowers in umbel-like racemes, present in March. Drought tolerant when established.