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Horse Chestnut vs Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Pyrus ussuriensis

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Horse Chestnut

Ussurian Pear is the most cold hardy of all pear species. It is frequently used as a rootstock or as a pollinizer for other pear varieties. The pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the spring and the striking fall colours make it well-suited as an ornamental addition to your landscape.

Ussurian Pear can also be used for forming hedges as it tends to branch quite low.

While the Ussurian Pear is considered self-pollinating, planting with another pear variety will increase yields. Can be paired with Krazulya Pear or Beedle Pear.

Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. It produces large nuts.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear