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

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) vs Tulip Tree

Pyrus ussuriensis

Liriodendron tulipifera

Ussurian Pear (Siberian)
Tulip Tree

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.

Tulip Tree is the perfect shade tree for wide open spaces. It has a shallow and extensive root system, so ensure you give it space to grow. The attractive and showy, yellow-orange, tulip shaped flowers are where this tree gets its name.

Tulip Tree is somewhat rare in Canada but highly sought after as it is difficult to grow. Does best in a moist, well-drained soil.

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: 4-lobed somewhat spade-shaped
Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: white
Flowers: greenish yellow, tulip-shaped
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Fruit: yellow
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear
Other Names: canoewood, tulip poplar, tulip-poplar, tuliptree, yellow poplar