Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Butternut (White Walnut) - TreeTime.ca

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Butternut (White Walnut)

Pyrus ussuriensis

Juglans cinerea

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Butternut (White Walnut)

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.

Butternut is one of the few walnut varieties native to Canada. The nuts are sought after for their mild, sweet, and oily taste. Ensure this tree is planted in full sun and well-drained soil for best results.

Butternut is self-fertile but it has better yields when planted near other butternuts. It can survive in zone 2, but reliably produces nuts in zone 3.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: burgundy
Flowers: white
Fruit: yellow
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear
Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut