Description Pyrus. Ussurean pear is the hardiest of all pears. This Pear will bear fruit throughout all of the Northern United States where other pears struggle to survive and much less set fruit. Like most pears, Ussurian pears contain a compound that has antibacterial properties and may also serve as a flea and tick deterrent. i have read conflicting reports of how the fruit tastes (for the hybrid). The amount of sugar the fruit contains varies widely between varieties. OHIO bidders pay sales tax. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. in City park was planted in 1993 and had a trunk diameter of 3.5″. Some sources suggest it might be used for jellies. pear, is a hardy, medium-sized tree, 24 to 40 feet tall, native . The trees prefer clay loam to sandy loam soils with a pH of 5.0 to 7.5. pyrus ussuriensis or Ussurian pear. This self-pollinating pear bears white flowers in the spring and has good fall colour, making it an exceptional ornamental addition to any garden. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Add to cart. Ussurian Pear develops into a dense, round-headed small to medium sized tree. These are also dried to blackness and used through out the year in fruit compotes by local people. The Cyme and the Bract: Other Lindens on the Tree Tour. Although this website lumps the Harbin pear in with other Asian pears, it says the fruit may also have a tenderizing agent, making it good for marinades. This self-pollinating pear bears white flowers in the spring and has good fall colour, making it an exceptional ornamental addition to any garden. Leaves and Buds Bud Arrangement - Alternate. Although this website lumps the Harbin pear in with other Asian pears, it says the fruit may also have a tenderizing agent, making it good for marinades. They are not edible. The seeds for the tree were brought to the United States in 1926 by a professor from South Dakota who gathered them near Harbin China. In a chat group, another respondent suggested it might be worth trying to make a perry from the fruit. Pyrus ussuriensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a fast rate. A tight-oval shaped tree. To find this tree: if you start at the intersection of Sheldon Drive and City Park and walk from the South East corner in a straight line south and east from the point of the intersection, you would find the tree between the the two playing fields. In the landscape the trees are used as a windbreak or as a specimen tree. Flowers buds pinkish, flowers white, 8 mm wide, hermaphrodite, borne in umbel like racemes. I think theyre also used for pollinating some pears as well (could only the the Ussurian hybrids). ‘McDermand’ Ussurian pear . Fallen fruit can be messy. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Developed in 1978 at Morden Research Station. Weight Sold: 10 grams Approximate number of seeds: ~ 190 Common name: Ussurian Pear Botanical name: Pyrus ussuriensis Purity: 99% Germinate Rate: Test Type: cut. The fruits are used for jams and jellies. Change ). . The Ussurian Pear is the hardiest pear in the world. Current status in UK. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. A young tree of Ussurian p[ear. It is also a very ornamental tree. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Is Your Brain Better than a Bark Beetle’s? Scientific pest name. The tree, also known as the Harbin pear or Chinese pear, is native to China, Japan, Korea, and the Ussuri river area, which forms a border between Russia and Manchuria. Like all pears, cherries, apples, and hawthorns, the Ussurian Pear is a member of the Rosaceae or rose family. It can withstand a low temperature upto -15 C. This pear is the least susceptible to fireblight. No Shipments to California or Hawaii. SKU: 0-1910-010. ( Log Out /  Phytoplasma. Twigs are yellowish-brown. The hard fruit is best for canning. Hardy Ussurian Pear. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pyrus ussuriensis FAMILY: Rosaceae. Lacebark Trees–Species of Similarities and Contrasts. Dark green foliage throughout the season turning to an orange colour in fall. Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri on perry pears. Finding the 220+ Tagged Trees in Fort Collins' City Park Arboretum. This fruit cannot tolerate salinity. However, it has a tendency to branch quite low and is often used in shelterbelts and hedges too. The 1 1/2″ yellow-green fruit matures in early September. Ussurian pear is an Asian pear. These were one of the first trees to bloom in the park. Climate Zone: 3a. The flowers of the Ussurian pear tree. The flowers of the Ussurian pear tree. It flowers in early spring to coincide with leaf flush, at Mustila around mid-May, depending on the weather. Ussurian pear has now also been taken to other parts of the world including United States. It is a very good choice for colder climates. [1] Pyrus ussuriensis is the hardiest of the pears. Seed Type: orthodox. Ussurian Pear is a dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. A well known medium-sized tree that flowers very early in spring and has bright autumn leaf color. Pear, McDermand or Ussurian – Pyrus ussuriensis $ 2.00; Poplar, Hybrid – Populus hybrids $ 2.00 – $ 4.25; Poplar, Prairie Sky – Populas x Euramericana $ 2.00 – $ 3.50; Russian Olive – Elaeagnus anustifolia $ 2.00; Walnut, Black – Juglans nigra $ 2.00; Willow, Golden – Salix Alba Vitelina $ … More. Tree and shrub seed and cuttings for sale. Your email address will not be published. Overview: 'George Kennedy' Ussurian pear is well adapted to cold temperate regions. Nice looking trees and very very hardy. One such pear is the Ussurian pear, sometimes known as the Chinese pear, a.k.a. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. The largest tree in North Dakota is 29 feet tall with a canopy spread of 24 feet. Ussurian Pear is a dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Hardiest of all pears.. Growth habit Dense, round headed growth. Ussurian pear, also known as Harbin pear or Manchurian . In any case, the trees take up to eight years to produce fruit (pomes) and may live up to 300 years. To find this tree: if you start at the intersection of Sheldon Drive and City Park and walk from the South East corner in a straight line south and east from the point of the intersection, you would find the tree between the the two playing fields. Ussurian Pear (aka Manchurian or Siberian Pear) is the most cold hardy of all pear species. Required fields are marked *. White flowers, semi-glossy foliage and dense, variably-rounded forms are of particular interest. Mature height 25′-35′, mature width 25′-35′. Hardy to -40°F Maximum Elevation: 7,000 ft. Fruit Tree Size • Dwarf, SemiDwarf or Standard (availability) Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Fruit is best for canning. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Although the largest Ussurian pear tree in North Dakota is 29 feet tall with a canopy spread of 24 feet, we still list it in the 'Short' category because it is often planted - and rightly so - beneath power lines. to northeast Asia. Rootstock and breeding. Ornamental tree smothered in showy white spring blooms, long thorns, and glossy foliage that turn orange in fall. McDermand Pear, Prairie Gem® Flowering Pear. 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