Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Mountain Maple - TreeTime.ca

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Mountain Maple

Pyrus ussuriensis

Acer spicatum

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
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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.

Used to growing in the shadows of the damp forest, White Maple (aka Mountain Maple) is a great fit for shady and wet areas, such as beneath larger trees. Unlike most of its cousins, the White Maple is a shrub instead of a tree. It's still a maple, however, with sap that can be made into Maple syrup to prove it!

In May and June, the classic shapes of Maple leaves are joined by clusters of green and yellow flowers. Soon after, red samaras (aka helicopter seeds or whirligigs) appear. This distinctive appearance makes White Maple an excellent choice for giving urban yards a unique (and patriotic) look.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Flowers: white
Flowers: yellow and green
Fruit: yellow
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear
Other Names: white maple