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Hill Poplar vs Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Pyrus ussuriensis

Populus x Hill

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Hill Poplar

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.

Hill Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing tree with a narrow crown. Hill Poplars function well as a privacy screen or windbreak.

This attractive, long-lived shade tree is a great choice for home and commercial consumers alike, as it requires little pruning or maintenance care.

Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: burgundy
Flowers: white
Fruit: yellow
Seeds: fuzz
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear