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Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Romeo Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis Romeo

Pyrus ussuriensis

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Romeo Cherry
Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Romeo Cherry is a cold-hardy dwarf sour cherry. The dark red fruit are known for being sweeter than other varieties, often considered one of the sweetest dwarf sour cherries. It is typically highly productive, and the cherries are well suited to fresh eating, baking, and preserves. In the spring, beautiful white flowers cover the branches, adding ornamental value.

Romeo Cherry was developed at the University of Saskatchewan. It is recommended to grow dwarf sour cherries as a shrub rather than a small tree. The shrub form tends to bear fruit earlier and is less susceptible to winterkill.

Sour cherries are self-fertile; however, planting with additional varieties for cross-pollination can increase yields.

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.

Romeo Cherry Quick Facts

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange
Fall colour: burgundy
Berries: medium sized dark red/black cherries best for making juice or fresh eating
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear