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Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Manchurian Apricot

Pyrus ussuriensis

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Manchurian Apricot

Ussurian Pear (aka Manchurian or Siberian Pear) is the most cold hardy of all pear species.

This self-pollinating pear bears white flowers in the spring and has good fall colour, making it an exceptional ornamental addition to any garden. However, it has a tendency to branch quite low and is often used in shelterbelts and hedges too.

It is primarily grown for its attractive flowers and pollination of other pear varieties, or as cold hardy rootstock, and is also an excellent addition to any shelterbelt.

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 (SIBERIAN) QUICK FACTS

MANCHURIAN APRICOT QUICK FACTS

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flowers: white
Flowers: white to light pink
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium