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Western Chokecherry vs Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Pyrus ussuriensis

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Western Chokecherry
Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

Ussurian Pear (aka Manchurian or Siberian Pear) is the most cold hardy of all pear species.

This self-pollinating pear bears white flowers in the spring and has good fall colour, making it an exceptional ornamental addition to any garden. However, it has a tendency to branch quite low and is often used in shelterbelts and hedges too.

It is primarily grown for its attractive flowers and pollination of other pear varieties, or as cold hardy rootstock, and is also an excellent addition to any shelterbelt.

WESTERN CHOKECHERRY QUICK FACTS

USSURIAN PEAR (SIBERIAN) QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Fall colour: burgundy
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none



Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)


Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry