Chinese Pear

Pyrus ussuriensis

Native to:
China, Japan, Korea

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Pyrus
Species:
Pyrus ussuriensis
USDA Symbol:
PYUS2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
red, orange, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers fertile soils with good organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification. Germination can be erratic; fresh seed germinates more reliably.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI