Ornamental pears are one of our best sellers, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fast-growing, low-maintenance, and look great all year round. In spring, their white flowers brighten any space, and come autumn, their foliage turns golden, orange, and red—adding real impact to your garden. Their tidy, upright shape makes them perfect for feature plantings, streetscapes, or lining driveways.
We’ve been growing ornamental pears for years, and we’ve really perfected them. The key is to keep it simple: choose the right variety for your space, give them a bit of room to grow, and enjoy their year-round beauty.
Choosing the right Ornamental Pear comes down to a few simple things:
Keeping it simple and matching the tree to your garden’s space will make sure your pear grows healthy and looks great.
| Variety | Height × Width | Shape | Best Use | Notes |
| Javelin | ~10 m × 2.5 m | Narrow/columnar | Narrow spaces, screening, avenues | Low-maintenance, tidy upright form |
| Capital | ~10–12 m × 3–4 m | Upright | Ideal for narrow spaces, driveways | Minimal pruning required |
| Cleveland Select | ~10–12 m × 4–6 m | Upright spreading | Formal avenues, streetscapes | Hardy, low-maintenance |
| Snow Pear (Nivalis) | ~8–10 m × 5–7 m | Broad upright | Garden centrepiece, can be pleached | Versatile, hardy |
| Winter Glow | ~12 m × 4–6 m | Upright | Small gardens, courtyards; can be pleached; good for screening | Semi-deciduous, low-maintenance |
Give your pear tree the space it needs, and it will reward you with flowers in spring and colour in autumn. Narrow varieties like Javelin are perfect for driveways or smaller gardens, while upright or spreading types like Capital or Winter Glow make beautiful feature trees. Winter Glow and Snow Pear Nivalis are versatile too—they can be pleached to create formal screens or garden walls. Keep it simple: plant, give them room, and let nature do the rest.
Ornamental pears are a classic for a reason—they’re beautiful, versatile, and easy to grow. At Urban Tree Growers, we’ve spent years perfecting how we grow them, so you get the best possible tree, ready to create a striking feature in your garden. Whether it’s a single tree, a row for an avenue, or a pleached screen, there’s an ornamental pear that fits your space, bringing spring flowers, autumn colour, and low-maintenance beauty year after year.
Pyrus calleryana Cleveland Select
Price range: $135.00 through $260.00Pyrus calleryana Winter Glow
Price range: $137.50 through $330.00Pyrus calleryana x pyrifolia NCPX1 Javelin
Price range: $95.00 through $175.00Pyrus nivalis Snow Pear
Price range: $135.00 through $330.00
