Redspire Pear

The leaves emerge as red/purple and then turn a glossy green with a red tinge. The flowers are larger than Bradford or Aristocrat flowering pears. The fruits are quite persistent and may hang for up to a year. The Redspire Flowering Pear, 'Pyrus calleryana "Redspire", produces beautiful large white flowers in early spring. The Redspire provides 3 seasons of interest: spring flowers, glossy summer foliage and spectacular fall color. It is tolerant of pollution, compacted soils, restricted rooting areas, drought and heat. The leaves turn to a yellow/orange color for an awesome fall display. This tree has many uses including lawns, buffer strips, median strip plantings, small shade tree, specimen and as a residential street tree. The Redspire Flowering Pear develops small, pea sized reddish fruits that are attractive to birds and other wildlife. ... additional info