Callery or Bradford Pear

Callery or Bradford Pear trees [Pyrus calleryana] found at Fletcher Park on 5 April 2014. This tree is a member of the Rose (Rosaceae) family.  Wikipedia states that the species was originally a native of China and Vietnam and that they produce a small woody fruit that is consumed by birds.

USDA Plants Listing: Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear tree at Fletcher Park - 5 April 2014

Callery Pear tree at Fletcher Park – 5 April 2014

Callery Pear blossoms - 5 April 2014

Callery Pear blossoms – 5 April 2014