Pin Cherry vs Golden Spice Pear - TreeTime.ca

Pin Cherry vs Golden Spice Pear

Prunus pensylvanica

Pyrus Golden Spice

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NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Pin Cherry
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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.

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.

Pin Cherry Quick Facts

Golden Spice Pear Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
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
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: late august early september
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: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Other Names: bird cherry, fire cherry, pincherry, red cherry, wild red cherry
Other Names: ussurian pear