Description
Pyrus ussuriensis ‘Early Gold’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 24′ H X 15′ W
Flower Color: Large showy white
Fruit Ripening Time: Late August
Fruit Color & Size: Green/gold, 2″ diameter
Pollination: requires cross-pollination
Taste: Medium firm & juicy
Description: A hardy pear tree with an upright growth habit. Showy white flowers in spring followed by golden fruit. Excellent for eating fresh and making jams and jellies.
Ornamental Features: Stunning clusters of white flowers and glossy green leaves turn yellow to purple in autumn. Fruits are green/gold and 2″ in diameter.
Landscape Attributes: Dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
