Chastity Pear

This new variety of Pear features the classic white blooms, orange-red fall color and dark green glossy leaves. Its broadly pyramidal shape is attractive and makes a nice street tree. It is very ornamental and highly infertile, bred to prevent weediness by Dr. Tom Ranney of North Carolina State University.

Common Name: Chastity® Pear 
Botanical Name: Pyrus x triploids 'NCPX2'
Light Requirements: Sun
Mature Height: 35'
Mature Width: 25'
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Preference: Adaptable, Tolerates Wet Soil
Advantages: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Bee Friendly
Zone: 4-8
Hardiness Map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

Images Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Sons Co.