Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Pyrus ussuriensis

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Ironwood Tree
Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

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.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


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


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear