Can Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer be considered as a large evergreen tree?
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ is one of the most popular deciduous trees we offer at Barcham – and it’s easy to see why. If you’re after a tree with attractive shape, beautiful blossom, and striking autumn colour, this variety ticks all the boxes.
Traditionally chosen for avenue planting thanks to its tall, slender, and compact crown, ‘Chanticleer’ also makes a stunning statement as a feature tree in a garden. Its strong, upright growth habit gives it a neat and architectural appearance.
This North American native is also a popular choice for screening. One reason is its unusually long foliage season. ‘Chanticleer’ is one of the first large deciduous trees to bud and flower in spring, and it holds onto its rich, dark green leaves right through to late November. In milder winters, it can even keep its foliage into December, which sometimes leads people to mistake it for an evergreen tree.
When the colder months arrive, Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ puts on a spectacular show, with its leaves turning shades of rusty red, orange, and yellow. A sharp frost can make these colours even more vivid, adding real visual interest to the winter landscape.
A mature Pyrus also proves to be great value for money, too. If you have a screening project in mind and you want to use some mature evergreens but your wallet just can’t quite stretch that far, then Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer should be a serious contender when considering an alternative at less than half the price of a traditional evergreen specimen at the same size.
In summary, if you’re looking for a tree with elegant form, seasonal interest, and practical benefits, Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ is a superb choice. While it’s not technically evergreen, its long-lasting foliage gives it the appearance of one fo
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