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: SunMature Height: 35'Mature Width: 25'Bloom Time: SpringSoil Preference: Adaptable, Tolerates Wet SoilAdvantages: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Bee FriendlyZone: 4-8Hardiness Map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ Images Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Sons Co.