Western Chokecherry vs Ussurian Pear (Siberian) - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Pyrus ussuriensis

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 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.

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $7.99
Lowest Price: $12.99
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
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
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
Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear