A hardy, broadly rounded ornamental pear with abundant white early-spring blossom and glossy foliage that turns brilliant red, purple and orange in autumn. A tough, cold-hardy shade tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 12 m H × 8 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Manchurian Pear
Botanically, Pyrus ussuriensis 'Manchurian' is a fast-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 12 m tall and 8 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Manchurian Pear
Manchurian Pear suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Manchurian Pear does best in free-draining, clay and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Manchurian Pear is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Manchurian Pear after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Manchurian Pear in the garden
Manchurian Pear earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Manchurian Pear with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
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