Overview & Description

The Ussurian Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis) is one of the hardiest pear species, valued primarily as a robust ornamental and rootstock. It produces a profusion of fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by glossy dark green summer foliage that transforms into brilliant shades of orange, red, and purple in autumn. Small, hard, astringent yellow-green fruit (2-4 cm) appears in clusters.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a vigorous, broad, and rounded growth habit. It forms a medium to large tree with dense branching, typically reaching a mature size of about 8 to 10 meters (26 to 33 feet) in both height and spread.

Additional Notes

It blooms profusely in spring. Self-pollinating, though fruit production increases with cross-pollination. The gritty fruit is generally inedible fresh but cherished by wildlife and suitable for preserves. Exceptionally cold-hardy to Zone 3 and disease-resistant, it is an outstanding choice for shelterbelts, tough urban sites, or as rootstock for grafting more tender edible pear cultivars in northern climates.