Height: 7 - 9 metres. Google is contradictory anything from mildly to not at all for humans - to anything with berries is poisonous to dogs would like to know asap. Pyrus ‘Dancer’ Pyrus Dancer by the pottering shed in Spring 2019. Pear are somewhat tender in our climate and while the Manchurian varieties tolerate the cold far better than most it is possible to have some winter die-back on these trees. Pear. A favourite in cool climate areas is the beautiful Manchurian pear (Pyrus ussuriensis), with its heart-shaped leaves, scented white flowers and spectacular autumn colour. Seedling of a Manchurian pear. Height: 12-15' Spread: 8-12' Exposure: Full Sun Zone: 3-8 The Manchurian Pear is a great addition to any landscape, including parks and medium to large gardens. Large, bronze fruit with good eating quality. Open-pollinated seedling of a Manchurian pear. Pollinate with 'Parker'. You’ll need a different cultivar of the same species to ensure pollination. Large, yellow-bronze fruit. Can grow to 4-12metres in height depending on variety so choose the planting spot with this in mind. Plants are suitable for United States Department of Agriculture zones 4 to 8. Similarly, Asian pears (P. pyrifolia) need an Asian pear tree as a pollinator and Manchurian pear trees (Pyrus ussuriensis) require a Manchurian pear or a hybrid Manchurian pear (P. communis x P. ussuriensis) for pollination. Growing tips. However, the Manchurian pear can grow to around 20m (60′) tall and 10m (30′) wide. Fine grained, tender and juicy. Dessert quality. I'm not familiar with Manchurian pears per se, but it's also possible you don't have the ID correct anyway, right?What I do know is that pears in general that grow from seed-- which is always a possibility with unfamiliar pear trees -- tend to have a lot of unusual characteristics that make them diverge from the nice "eating pears" that we buy at the grocery store. Upright and vigorous grower. Fine grained, tender and juicy flesh. Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear Tree is a well known medium-sized tree that flowers very early in spring and has bright autumn leaf colour that is held well on the branches. and the Early Gold Pear (great for fresh eating). Therefore, another cultivar of European pear. PRUNING: The optimal pruning time for Pear trees is late winter and early spring before leaves emerge. Tree resists fire blight. This ornamental pear is broader spreading than ‘Chanticleer’ but more rigid and less natural than the Manchurian pear, while not quite as wide. In recent years, ornamental pear trees have been very popular in Australian gardens. Most pears are like apricots, in that they only produce well every second year. Now need to find out if the berries are poisonous to dogs. 11m x 7m at 20 years. OH brought home a Manchurian Pear tree and planted it in the dog yard - grows quickly great shade and colour PLUS it has berry like fruit. Pears require two varieties for pollination. Plum Cannot pollinate other varieties. The Southworth variety is one of the few that have good production every year. From South Dakota. It flowers in spring and colours in late autumn-winter. Luscious: Medium to small, bright yellow fruits. The tree is quite showy for several seasons. The Manchurian Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis) has been widely grown in Australia due to its adaptability, masses of spring blossom, summer glossy green foliage and stunning autumn colour.This Asian deciduous tree is easily pruned to shape, although not required, … Pollinator for 'Luscious'. The Parker pear is a semi-dwarf tree that may grow 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 m.) tall. Parker pear trees are known for their compact form and hardiness. It is an open pollinated seedling from a Manchurian pear. From Minnesota. Parker Pear Pyrus 'Parker' 1934 University of Minnesota introduction. You’ll want to order the Beedle Pear (hurray for the long storage life!) 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