Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’, commonly known as Pleached Ornamental Pear, is a beautiful deciduous tree trained to create a formal, elevated screen. Combining abundant white spring blossom, attractive glossy green foliage and exceptional autumn colour, it is an excellent choice for contemporary gardens, boundary planting and architectural landscapes.
Pleached specimens are trained onto a rectangular framework, creating a raised canopy above a clear stem. When planted in a row, the individual crowns can develop into an attractive continuous screen, helping to reduce overlooking from neighbouring properties while retaining valuable space beneath the foliage.
Unlike evergreen pleached trees, Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ offers a changing display throughout the year. In spring, the trained crown becomes covered in clusters of white flowers, followed by fresh green foliage that develops into a dense summer canopy.
During autumn, the leaves turn spectacular shades of orange, red and burgundy, often remaining on the tree until relatively late in the season.
Once the leaves have fallen, the carefully trained branch structure continues to provide an attractive architectural feature throughout winter.
Pleached ‘Chanticleer’ is particularly effective above fences and walls, alongside terraces, around outdoor living spaces and in formal garden designs.
Key Features of Pleached Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
Formal rectangular pleached canopy
Excellent elevated screening during the growing season
Abundant white spring blossom
Attractive glossy green summer foliage
Spectacular orange, red and burgundy autumn colour
Strong architectural appearance
Suitable for contemporary and traditional gardens
Particularly effective above fences and boundary walls
Valuable for screening neighbouring windows
Attractive when planted in continuous rows
Provides seasonal interest throughout the year
Responds well to regular formative pruning
Hardy and adaptable to many UK garden conditions
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ – Pleached Tree Specification
Botanical name: Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
Common name: Pleached Ornamental Pear / Pleached Chanticleer Pear / Callery Pear
Family: Rosaceae
Tree type: Deciduous flowering tree trained into a pleached form
Supplied form: Clear-stem specimen with a rectangular trained crown supported by a nursery framework.
Typical clear-stem height: Approximately 1.8–2.2m, depending on the nursery specification.
Typical pleached frame width: Approximately 1.2–1.8m, depending on the selected product option.
Typical pleached frame height: Approximately 1.0–1.5m, depending on the selected product option.
Typical overall height when supplied: Approximately 2.8–3.7m, depending on clear-stem height and frame dimensions.
Natural mature height: Untrained ‘Chanticleer’ trees typically reach approximately 8–12m, occasionally taller in favourable conditions.
Maintained pleached dimensions: Determined by the original framework, available space and ongoing pruning.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast under favourable conditions.
Foliage: Deciduous, glossy green leaves developing striking autumn colour.
Autumn colour: Orange, red, crimson and burgundy.
Flowers: Abundant clusters of white blossom during spring, usually around April.
Fruit: Small, rounded ornamental fruits may develop after flowering, although fruiting is often limited by regular clipping.
Crown shape: Formal rectangular pleached canopy with trained horizontal and vertical branching.
Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Adaptable to a range of reasonably fertile soils, including clay, loam, sandy and chalky soils.
Soil moisture: Prefers moist but well-drained ground. Established trees tolerate occasional dry periods.
Exposure: Suitable for sheltered and moderately exposed gardens. Additional support may be required in windy locations because of the elevated trained canopy.
Hardiness: RHS H6, suitable for most UK conditions.
Native status: Non-UK native cultivar.
Wildlife value: Spring blossom provides a potential nectar and pollen source for visiting insects, while the branching structure offers shelter for birds.
Maintenance: Regular clipping and inspection of the pleached framework are required to retain the formal shape.
Root system: Generally less vigorous than large poplar or willow species, but adequate rooting space should still be provided.
Suitable uses: Elevated screening, privacy planting, formal gardens, contemporary gardens, boundary screening, architectural planting and seasonal feature planting.
Why Choose Pleached Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’?
Beautiful Spring Blossom
One of the most attractive features of Pleached ‘Chanticleer’ is its abundant spring flowering.
During April, the trained canopy becomes covered in clusters of white blossom, creating an impressive seasonal display.
When several trees are planted together, the flowers can form a continuous band of white above a boundary, providing an attractive backdrop to terraces, lawns and seating areas.
Elevated Privacy Screening
Pleached Ornamental Pear is particularly useful where screening is required above an existing fence or wall.
Its clear stem allows the rectangular crown to be positioned at an elevated height, helping to reduce overlooking from neighbouring windows and upper floors.
During spring and summer, the developing foliage creates an attractive leafy screen.
As this is a deciduous tree, screening is substantially reduced during winter once the leaves have fallen.
For year-round foliage screening, evergreen pleached species may be more appropriate.
Spectacular Autumn Colour
‘Chanticleer’ is particularly valued for its outstanding autumn foliage.
The glossy green leaves gradually transform into a striking mixture of orange, red, crimson and burgundy.
This colourful display makes it an excellent choice for gardens where seasonal interest is an important part of the overall design.
Architectural Structure
The rectangular pleached crown creates a strong geometric feature within the garden.
Rows of trees can be used to define boundaries, frame terraces, create garden rooms or introduce structure into contemporary planting schemes.
The formal appearance works particularly well alongside modern paving, rendered walls, architectural planting and outdoor living spaces.
A Deciduous Alternative to Evergreen Pleached Trees
Pleached ‘Chanticleer’ offers an attractive alternative to evergreen screening species such as Holm Oak and Portuguese Laurel.
Its changing foliage and seasonal blossom provide a softer appearance, while the formal framework maintains an architectural presence throughout the year.
It is particularly suitable where summer screening is required but winter light penetration is also desirable.
Planting and Establishment
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ performs best in a sunny or partially shaded position with reasonably fertile, well-drained soil.
Pleached specimens should be positioned carefully to ensure consistent alignment, spacing and finished height.
The planting area should be prepared appropriately, ensuring that the root flare remains at the correct finished soil level.
Newly planted trees require regular watering during establishment, particularly during dry periods.
Because the elevated pleached canopy creates additional wind resistance, suitable staking, underground anchoring or a professionally designed support system may be necessary.
Mulching can help retain soil moisture and reduce competition from surrounding vegetation.
For larger pleached specimens, professional planting is strongly recommended.
Maintaining Pleached Ornamental Pear Trees
Regular maintenance is important to retain the formal rectangular appearance of pleached trees.
New growth should be managed through appropriate pruning, normally during the dormant season, with additional light trimming where necessary.
Pruning immediately before spring flowering can reduce the blossom display, so maintenance should be planned accordingly.
Frameworks, ties and supports should be inspected regularly to prevent damage as the tree develops.
The original nursery framework may eventually be removed once the trained branch structure is sufficiently established, although this should be assessed individually.
With appropriate care, pleached ‘Chanticleer’ can develop into an attractive, established screen that becomes increasingly effective over time.
Specimen Tree Delivery and Professional Planting
Landscaping Emporium, brought to you by Kirman Design, offers professional pleached tree supply and planting throughout selected areas of North West England.
We provide professional tree planting in the following postcode areas:
BB, BL, CH1–CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1–LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1–SK12, WA and WN.
Please do not select professional planting at checkout if your property is outside these postcode areas without contacting us first.
If your property is outside our normal installation area, please contact us. We may still be able to arrange planting depending on your location, tree size and site access.
Before ordering, please consider delivery access, gate and passage widths, steps, slopes, overhead restrictions and the available planting space.
Pleached Ornamental Pear trees may be available in different clear-stem heights, frame dimensions, overall sizes and root formats depending on nursery stock.
The precise dimensions, crown density and branching structure will vary between individual trees.
Contact Landscaping Emporium
Landscaping Emporium – brought to you by Kirman Design
Unit 9, Bridgewater Business Park
Gladstone Street
Blackburn
BB1 3DL
Telephone: 01942 604976
Email: hello@landscapingemporium.co.uk
Website: www.landscapingemporium.co.uk
Professional tree supply and planting across North West England.
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’, commonly known as Pleached Ornamental Pear, is a beautiful deciduous tree trained to create a formal, elevated screen. Combining abundant white spring blossom, attractive glossy green foliage and exceptional autumn colour, it is an excellent choice for contemporary gardens, boundary planting and architectural landscapes.
Pleached specimens are trained onto a rectangular framework, creating a raised canopy above a clear stem. When planted in a row, the individual crowns can develop into an attractive continuous screen, helping to reduce overlooking from neighbouring properties while retaining valuable space beneath the foliage.
Unlike evergreen pleached trees, Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ offers a changing display throughout the year. In spring, the trained crown becomes covered in clusters of white flowers, followed by fresh green foliage that develops into a dense summer canopy.
During autumn, the leaves turn spectacular shades of orange, red and burgundy, often remaining on the tree until relatively late in the season.
Once the leaves have fallen, the carefully trained branch structure continues to provide an attractive architectural feature throughout winter.
Pleached ‘Chanticleer’ is particularly effective above fences and walls, alongside terraces, around outdoor living spaces and in formal garden designs.
Key Features of Pleached Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
Formal rectangular pleached canopy
Excellent elevated screening during the growing season
Abundant white spring blossom
Attractive glossy green summer foliage
Spectacular orange, red and burgundy autumn colour
Strong architectural appearance
Suitable for contemporary and traditional gardens
Particularly effective above fences and boundary walls
Valuable for screening neighbouring windows
Attractive when planted in continuous rows
Provides seasonal interest throughout the year
Responds well to regular formative pruning
Hardy and adaptable to many UK garden conditions
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ – Pleached Tree Specification
Botanical name: Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
Common name: Pleached Ornamental Pear / Pleached Chanticleer Pear / Callery Pear
Family: Rosaceae
Tree type: Deciduous flowering tree trained into a pleached form
Supplied form: Clear-stem specimen with a rectangular trained crown supported by a nursery framework.
Typical clear-stem height: Approximately 1.8–2.2m, depending on the nursery specification.
Typical pleached frame width: Approximately 1.2–1.8m, depending on the selected product option.
Typical pleached frame height: Approximately 1.0–1.5m, depending on the selected product option.
Typical overall height when supplied: Approximately 2.8–3.7m, depending on clear-stem height and frame dimensions.
Natural mature height: Untrained ‘Chanticleer’ trees typically reach approximately 8–12m, occasionally taller in favourable conditions.
Maintained pleached dimensions: Determined by the original framework, available space and ongoing pruning.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast under favourable conditions.
Foliage: Deciduous, glossy green leaves developing striking autumn colour.
Autumn colour: Orange, red, crimson and burgundy.
Flowers: Abundant clusters of white blossom during spring, usually around April.
Fruit: Small, rounded ornamental fruits may develop after flowering, although fruiting is often limited by regular clipping.
Crown shape: Formal rectangular pleached canopy with trained horizontal and vertical branching.
Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Adaptable to a range of reasonably fertile soils, including clay, loam, sandy and chalky soils.
Soil moisture: Prefers moist but well-drained ground. Established trees tolerate occasional dry periods.
Exposure: Suitable for sheltered and moderately exposed gardens. Additional support may be required in windy locations because of the elevated trained canopy.
Hardiness: RHS H6, suitable for most UK conditions.
Native status: Non-UK native cultivar.
Wildlife value: Spring blossom provides a potential nectar and pollen source for visiting insects, while the branching structure offers shelter for birds.
Maintenance: Regular clipping and inspection of the pleached framework are required to retain the formal shape.
Root system: Generally less vigorous than large poplar or willow species, but adequate rooting space should still be provided.
Suitable uses: Elevated screening, privacy planting, formal gardens, contemporary gardens, boundary screening, architectural planting and seasonal feature planting.
Why Choose Pleached Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’?
Beautiful Spring Blossom
One of the most attractive features of Pleached ‘Chanticleer’ is its abundant spring flowering.
During April, the trained canopy becomes covered in clusters of white blossom, creating an impressive seasonal display.
When several trees are planted together, the flowers can form a continuous band of white above a boundary, providing an attractive backdrop to terraces, lawns and seating areas.
Elevated Privacy Screening
Pleached Ornamental Pear is particularly useful where screening is required above an existing fence or wall.
Its clear stem allows the rectangular crown to be positioned at an elevated height, helping to reduce overlooking from neighbouring windows and upper floors.
During spring and summer, the developing foliage creates an attractive leafy screen.
As this is a deciduous tree, screening is substantially reduced during winter once the leaves have fallen.
For year-round foliage screening, evergreen pleached species may be more appropriate.
Spectacular Autumn Colour
‘Chanticleer’ is particularly valued for its outstanding autumn foliage.
The glossy green leaves gradually transform into a striking mixture of orange, red, crimson and burgundy.
This colourful display makes it an excellent choice for gardens where seasonal interest is an important part of the overall design.
Architectural Structure
The rectangular pleached crown creates a strong geometric feature within the garden.
Rows of trees can be used to define boundaries, frame terraces, create garden rooms or introduce structure into contemporary planting schemes.
The formal appearance works particularly well alongside modern paving, rendered walls, architectural planting and outdoor living spaces.
A Deciduous Alternative to Evergreen Pleached Trees
Pleached ‘Chanticleer’ offers an attractive alternative to evergreen screening species such as Holm Oak and Portuguese Laurel.
Its changing foliage and seasonal blossom provide a softer appearance, while the formal framework maintains an architectural presence throughout the year.
It is particularly suitable where summer screening is required but winter light penetration is also desirable.
Planting and Establishment
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ performs best in a sunny or partially shaded position with reasonably fertile, well-drained soil.
Pleached specimens should be positioned carefully to ensure consistent alignment, spacing and finished height.
The planting area should be prepared appropriately, ensuring that the root flare remains at the correct finished soil level.
Newly planted trees require regular watering during establishment, particularly during dry periods.
Because the elevated pleached canopy creates additional wind resistance, suitable staking, underground anchoring or a professionally designed support system may be necessary.
Mulching can help retain soil moisture and reduce competition from surrounding vegetation.
For larger pleached specimens, professional planting is strongly recommended.
Maintaining Pleached Ornamental Pear Trees
Regular maintenance is important to retain the formal rectangular appearance of pleached trees.
New growth should be managed through appropriate pruning, normally during the dormant season, with additional light trimming where necessary.
Pruning immediately before spring flowering can reduce the blossom display, so maintenance should be planned accordingly.
Frameworks, ties and supports should be inspected regularly to prevent damage as the tree develops.
The original nursery framework may eventually be removed once the trained branch structure is sufficiently established, although this should be assessed individually.
With appropriate care, pleached ‘Chanticleer’ can develop into an attractive, established screen that becomes increasingly effective over time.
Specimen Tree Delivery and Professional Planting
Landscaping Emporium, brought to you by Kirman Design, offers professional pleached tree supply and planting throughout selected areas of North West England.
We provide professional tree planting in the following postcode areas:
BB, BL, CH1–CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1–LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1–SK12, WA and WN.
Please do not select professional planting at checkout if your property is outside these postcode areas without contacting us first.
If your property is outside our normal installation area, please contact us. We may still be able to arrange planting depending on your location, tree size and site access.
Before ordering, please consider delivery access, gate and passage widths, steps, slopes, overhead restrictions and the available planting space.
Pleached Ornamental Pear trees may be available in different clear-stem heights, frame dimensions, overall sizes and root formats depending on nursery stock.
The precise dimensions, crown density and branching structure will vary between individual trees.
Contact Landscaping Emporium
Landscaping Emporium – brought to you by Kirman Design
Unit 9, Bridgewater Business Park
Gladstone Street
Blackburn
BB1 3DL
Telephone: 01942 604976
Email: hello@landscapingemporium.co.uk
Website: www.landscapingemporium.co.uk
Professional tree supply and planting across North West England.
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