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

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Manchurian Apricot

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Pyrus ussuriensis

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Manchurian Apricot
Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

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 Apricot Quick Facts

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fall colour: burgundy
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Flowers: white to light pink
Flowers: white
Fruit: small apricot
Fruit: yellow
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear