Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Crimson Passion Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Crimson Passion Cherry

Pyrus ussuriensis

Prunus x kerrasis Crimson Passion

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Crimson Passion Cherry

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.

Crimson Passion Cherry is a cold-hardy dwarf sour cherry. It produces deep, dark burgundy fruit that are larger and sweeter than other varieties, with a texture that is similar to sweet cherries. They are one of the top varieties for fresh eating but are also well-suited to baking and preserves. In the spring, beautiful white flowers cover the branches, adding ornamental value.

Crimson Passion 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 (Siberian) Quick Facts

Crimson Passion Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: orange
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Fruit: yellow
Berries: large dark red cherries, excellent quality
Flavor: excellent variety for fresh eating.
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear