Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Manchurian Walnut - TreeTime.ca

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Manchurian Walnut

Pyrus ussuriensis

Juglans mandshurica

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Manchurian 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.

Manchurian Walnut is a large, broad and often multi-stemmed tree with ornamental qualities. This tree produces large, thick-shelled nuts that ripen in the fall. These edible walnuts are reportedly difficult to crack open. They are useful for attracting wildlife, especially squirrels.

The Manchurian Walnut contains and exudes much lesser quantities of allelopathic compounds, such as juglone (common to walnuts), that may prevent or impair growth of nearby plants. Therefore, it is commonly embraced as a safe walnut to plant.

There are reports of rare this species surviving winters to -45C with specimens growing and thriving in Alaska and Edmonton.

There is no regular supply of this species. It is rare and not produced each year.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Manchurian Walnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgundy
Flowers: white
Bark: light grey
Nuts: large walnuts
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear
Other Names: chinese walnut