thepyrus calleriana "capital"is a deciduous ornamental pear without thorns with a uniform, symmetrical, erect and columnar. the leaves of the capital are glossy, on the dark green, oval-shaped or at heart that in autumn color dark red and purple. the plant blooms in mid spring, covering it with white-cream flowers. later fruits appear at the end of the summer, the showy yellow pears. this variety of pyrus fits well enough to different environmental conditions. can tolerate urban pollution, making it a good road tree and can tolerate a little drought once stabilized. thanks to its narrow shape it is used in the use of small landscapes, sidewalks and avenues.