Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pyrus ussuriensis Manchurian Pear, Ussurian Pear, Harbin Pear, Flowering Pear,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Horizontal Branching, Oval, Rounded
Description:
Medium sized deciduous tree with a dense, rounded habit and bright Autumn leaf colour. This is the first ornamental pear to blossom in Spring. Useful in residential gardens and for parks. Tolerates air pollution but struggles with soil compaction. Grows approx 9m tall x 7m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Topiary / Espalier, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Moderately tolerant of drought, air pollution and exposed sites. Does not tolerate very hot regions and compacted soils. Prune when deciduous to improve branch structure.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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