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Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Canada Plum & American Plum

Pyrus ussuriensis

Prunus nigra and americana

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Canada Plum & American Plum

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.

Canada and American Plum are almost identical in appearance and growth needs. These plants are short and stout fruit trees native to North America.

This hardy ornamental is excellent for both city dwellings as well as rural areas. During the spring, the white and pink blossoms are long lasting. The tasty fruit is suitable for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

Both are commonly used as rootstock and as pollinators for other plum varieties. These trees are not widely distributed and pure seed can be hard to come by.

USSURIAN PEAR (SIBERIAN) QUICK FACTS

CANADA PLUM & AMERICAN PLUM QUICK FACTS

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: attractive yellow, gold
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Bark: grey and scaly with age
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high





Other Names: american plum, black plum, canada plum, horse plum, wild plum