Pyrus ussuriensis 

Pyrus ussuriensis 

A medium-sized tree that flowers very early in spring and has bright autumn leaf colour that is held well into the season. Suitable for many landscapes, including parks and large gardens. Is steadily being superseded by new introductions of ornamental pear that are superior in growth habit, structural stability and form.
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun
  • Oval/Rounded Spreading
  • Easy to Grow
  • Mulching
Categories: Pyrus
  • Genus

    Pyrus

  • Species

    ussuriensis

  • Variety Type

    Ornamental

  • Variety

    Pyrus

  • Growth Rate

    Moderate.

  • Foliage

    Glossy, dark green rounded leaves turning to varying autumn tones of plum-red, scarlet and gold. Foliage is held on the tree well into late autumn.

  • Bark

    The young branches are purplish-brown.

  • Ornamental Fruit

    Inedible, greenish-yellow, globose pomes up to 3 cm in diameter.

  • Tree Habit

    Dense, rounded. Pyramidal when young.

  • Flowers

    White flowers to 3 cm across in early spring are pale pink in bud. One of the first ornamental pears to flower in spring.

  • Height (m)

    9

  • Width (m)

    7