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Manchurian Apricot vs Beedle Pear

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Pyrus Beedle

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Manchurian Apricot
Beedle Pear

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

Beedle Pear is sweet, soft, and juicy with no astringency making it great for fresh eating. They typically ripen on the tree in early September. The medium-sized pears keep relatively well when compared to other varieties. For most years it is a reliable producer on the prairies.

The Beedle Pear is a cold hardy pear with Canadian roots. John Beedle discovered it on a city boulevard in St. Albert, Alberta.

For fruit production, another pear variety is required for cross-pollination. Can be paired with Krazulya Pear or Ussurian Pear.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Beedle Pear Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 4 m (14 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fruit size: 40g
Fruit size: 100g
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, lacks astrigency
Harvest: early September
Flowers: white to light pink
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none