Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Pyrus calleryana, also known as Callery Pear is a deciduous tree is native to China. The Callery Pear is most striking in early spring when its white flowers bloom in abundance, measuring 2-3 cm in diameter. The trees produce a unique scent some find distasteful. Widely used as rootstock for grafting other pear varieties. Please check your local guidelines as this species is potentially invasive.
