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Pin Cherry vs Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Prunus pensylvanica

Pyrus ussuriensis

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Pin Cherry
Ussurian Pear (Siberian)

Pin Cherry is a small tree that produces clusters of white blossoms in spring followed by bright red berries that ripen through the summer. The attractive red color of the leaves in the fall is an added bonus.

The fruit is quite sour when eaten fresh but is excellent when cooked into jam or jelly. Birds love the berries and will be attracted to your property.

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

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.

Pin Cherry Quick Facts

Ussurian Pear (Siberian) Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $9.99
Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: very bright orangish-red
Fall colour: burgundy
Berries: clusters of edible, red cherries often used for jams and jellies
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Bark: reddish brown bark has an attractive appearance in the winter
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: bird cherry, fire cherry, pincherry, red cherry, wild red cherry
Other Names: harbin pear, manchurian pear, siberian pear