This tree is the largest pear species with an erect slender trunk and spreading branches forming a broad pyramidal habit. It has broad oval leaves that are dark green turning bronze in winter and has scented white saucer-shaped flowers during mid spring.

Hardiness zones 3 to 9

Pyrus ussuriensisis naturally found in north-east Asia growing in woodlands on the coast and in the lower mountains. It prefers a well-drained sandy loam that is reliable moist in an open sunny position and is drought tender and frost resistant.

The Manchurian Pear is grown for its rounded crown and autumn foliage colour. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or used for street plantings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in 3-5 years. It is also grown as a shade tree in small gardens or planted in Japanese gardens.ID 1002

Note:
This treer may reach 25 m (70ft) tall but under cultivation it normally attains a hight of 12 m (40ft).

Pyrus(PI-rus)ussuriensis(yoo-SOR-ee-en-sus)

Rosaceae(ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family