| Description | Pyrus calleryana
Spright is a dwarf variety of Ornamental Pear Tree that are quite rare. It has glossy green foliage, turning to vibrant orange and red through autumn. Ideal for smaller sized gardens reaching a maximum of 3m tall.
• Tolerates drought and wet areas
• Perfect for driveways, avenues or a stand alone feature
• Autumnal colour and spring blossom
13"/33cm pot
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Agapanthus praecox minimus
Dwarf Agapanthus are smaller and more compact, great for narrow borders and gardens with less space.
• Fine, strap-like lime green foliage
• White umbel flowers appear on tall stems above the foliage
• Extremely hardy, tolerating poor soils and drought
6"/14cm pot size. | |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Pyrus nivalis
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Yellow Pear
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| Origin |
Southeast Europe, Western Asia
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soils, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
4-5m apart
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| Max Height |
8m
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| Max Width |
5m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Grey-Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Red
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Shade Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
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| botanical name |
Agapanthus "Dwarf White"
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| height x width |
45-50cm x 45-50cm
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| planting distance |
For border: 30cm
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| conditions |
Very hardy, like?s full sun to part shade in well-drained soil,
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| landscape use |
Borders, general garden planting, pots, foliage contrast, cut flower
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