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Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Washington Hawthorn

Pyrus ussuriensis

Crataegus phaenopyrum

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Washington Hawthorn

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.

Washington Hawthorn is an attractive ornamental shrub that is dense enough to plant as a privacy screen. It produces clusters of white blooms in late spring to early summer.

Washington Hawthorn's red berries last throughout winter, bringing squirrels and birds to your property. In the fall, its foliage turns beautiful orange, scarlet, or purple.

One of the most overlooked trees on the prairies. This tree is often used as rootstock, a wildlife attractor, or a boulevard hedge. Give this one a second look.

This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.

Please note: this plant is poisonous to dogs.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Washington Hawthorn Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: orange, scarlet or purple
Flowers: white
Flowers: white flowers in spring
Fruit: yellow
Berries: small, red
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear
Other Names: washington thorn