Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Northern Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Northern Gooseberry

Pyrus ussuriensis

Ribes oxyacanthoides

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Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Northern Gooseberry

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.

Northern Gooseberry is a small, ornamental quality native shrub with prickly stems. You can plant it anywhere you'd plant Prickly Rose or Common Wild Rose, such as your yard.

Most people find Northern Gooseberry berries a bit tart for significant fresh eating but they are good for baking, wine or jam.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Northern Gooseberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgundy
Berries: purple or purplish black
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear
Other Names: canada gooseberry, canadian gooseberry