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Red Spire Ornamental Pear - Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Red Spire Ornamental Pear - Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire'
A refined columnar specimen that delivers year-round seasonal theatre, white spring blossom, deep summer canopy, and rich burgundy-red autumn colour. Where space is constrained but impact is non-negotiable, Red Spire is the professional's choice.
Why Red Spire
Columnar form: A disciplined upright habit that fits tightly defined planting envelopes without sacrificing presence.
Autumn colour: Foliage transitions to deep red and burgundy tones, delivering high-visibility seasonal interest across the cooler months.
Spring blossom: Dense white flowering before leaf emergence creates a striking early-season display at scale.
Deciduous advantage: Generous summer canopy gives way to winter light penetration, an asset in residential and commercial settings alike.
Minimal intervention: Naturally well-structured growth habit requires little to no corrective pruning once established.
Ideal Applications
Avenue and driveway planting: Evenly spaced formal rows that define arrival sequences on prestige properties.
Street and urban streetscapes: Suited to constrained footprint planting strips in high-density residential and commercial projects.
Vertical accent planting: Establishes strong upright form against architectural facades and boundary lines.
Contemporary landscape design: Complements clean geometry and hard material palettes in modern residential and commercial landscapes.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay and poor soils; prefers well-drained but tolerates moderately wet conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: China and Korea
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
