Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Skyfest Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Skyfest Poplar

Pyrus ussuriensis

Populus x deltoides jefcot

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Skyfest Poplar

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.

Bred by Jeffries Nurseries, the Skyfest is a fast growing, tall cottonwood with excellent disease resistance and adaptability to many kinds of soil. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow.

This species has an aggressive root system, making it unsuitable for planting close to buildings but very drought resistant and an excellent choice for shelterbelts.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: burgundy
Flowers: white
Fruit: yellow
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear
Other Names: seedless cottonwood