Pictures shown are mature trees for sake of reference. Semi-dwarf size when full grown.
This product is sold as a large, bareroot 5-6 foot tall tree.
(Not full grown)
Pyrus ussuriensis ‘Ure’ One of the hardiest older variety pear trees for cold climate orchards, featuring frothy white flowers in spring and good fall color; 2″ diameter fruit; good fresh eating and canning, but self-pollinating and very resistant to fireblight.
| Exposure | Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3 |
| Height | 15-20' |
| Width | 12-16' |
| Shape | Oval |
| Blooms | Early May |
| Ripen Time | Mid-August |
| Pollination | Requires |
| Fruit | Green-Yellow |
Pear blossoms are sensitive to frost injury. Avoid planting the trees in frost pockets. Mulching with wood mulch can help to insulate the soil, leading to a slow, gradual warming and preventing premature bud break. Pears are best harvested before they are mature but not yet fully ripe. Mature pears are firm and will easily come off the branch when they are twisted upwards. Harvested pears will ripen fully off the tree when stored during a week of temperatures in the 60s.
The species of pears you select is important. Many of us are familiar with the ‘Bartlett’ pear (Pyrus communis). These varieties with relatively large, teardrop-shaped fruits will not be hardy in the northern part of our state. Ussurian pears (Pyrus ussuriensis), which include ‘Ure’ and ‘Golden Spice’ are hardier.
For more information see the following link: NDSU.edu extension
Ure Pear
All items are available until sold out and subject to change according to nursery availability. If there is a change, SWCD will notify the customer within a resonable amount of time ahead of the tree pick up date, if possible. No cancellations after February 15, 2024. All stock is subject to the same condition Morrison SWCD receives from our nurseries. Therefore, Morrison SWCD accepts no responsibility regarding survival of stock and makes no provisions for replacements.