Flowering pear
Pyrus calleryana

Location: Flora Place
District: Niles
Native to: Asia
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Broadleaf deciduous tree native to China. Showy white flowers in spring, light green ovate leaves and gray furrowed bark. Usually low growing but can be 60' tall when mature. Brought to California as an ornimental.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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