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Cupid Cherry vs Golden Spice Pear

Prunus x kerrasis Cupid

Pyrus Golden Spice

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NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Cupid Cherry
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Cupid Cherry is a hardy deciduous hybrid shrub variety of Sour Cherry released in the Romance Series of dwarf sour cherries from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004. Cupid Cherry produces the largest fruit of all the sour cherries which is dark/red fruit and perfect for fresh eating but it tends to be a bit later than other varieties.

Golden Spice Pear produces delicious fruit and has other features that make it a striking accent tree. It is one of the few pears that successfully grows on the Canadian prairies. In late August, small, yellow pears with a slight red overlay will ripen and be ready for a variety of needs, including: fresh eating, canning, jams, and baking. They are slightly sweet with a crisp texture. Come fall, the green foliage transitions to orange, red, or burgundy, adding a burst of color to your yard.

Golden Spice Pear requires upkeep to ensure its survival and longevity. Regular pruning is recommended in late winter or early spring to maintain the oval shape and overall health of the tree. An additional pear or apple tree is required within 150 m (500’) for cross pollination and fruit production to occur.

Cupid Cherry Quick Facts

Golden Spice Pear Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.0 m (7 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: high


Fall colour: orange
Fall colour: burgundy
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Fruit: fade from blush to golden
Berries: very large dark red/black cherries
Fruit size: 6.5g
Firmness: firm
Flavor: balanced - good for fresh eating
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: late August to early September
Harvest: late august early september
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: ussurian pear