Amur Maackia vs Loving Pear - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Loving Pear

Pyrus Loving

Maackia amurensis

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Loving Pear
Amur Maackia

Loving Pear is a Russian pear variety with a mild sweet flavor and a hint of sour. It is known for being cold hardy and disease resistant. They are green in colour but will transition to have a slightly golden red blush when ripe. With a minimal neck, they have a more rounded appearance.

They ripen in early September. It is recommended that they are harvested as the seeds begin to brown. They can finish ripening after picking. They keep well in cold storage and are suited for fresh eating, juicing, and dehydrating.

The Loving Pear requires a second variety for cross pollination. Some compatible varieties include Krazulya, Golden Spice, and others.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Loving Pear Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Firmness: firm
Flavor: mild, sweet flavor with a hint of sour
Harvest: early September
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: maackia