Pyrus ussuriensis
Manchurian Pear
Pyrus ussuriensis
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the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.
Plant Type:Erect deciduous tree
Maximum Height:12-15m
Soil Type:Moderately fertile soil, free drainage
Position:Full shade
Climatic Zone:Southern Australia, prefers cool areas
Propagation:Seed or grafting
Flowers:Profusion of small white flowers in spring followed by small yellow to brown fruit, brilliant red and coral foliage in autumn

    "Oh! I say, don't forget to plant the Manchurian pear if you like autumn foliage. Pyrus ussuriensis, the botanists call the poor thing; it's a picturesque and noble tree. Don't ask me if it bears fruit for I don't know! Mine is about 20 feet high and it hasn't, to date, if that's any help."

    "Letters to Garden Lovers", Australian Home Beautiful, August 1941.

    "There has been an arboreal tragedy at Sonning, all the more tragic because it could have been averted. Half the Manchurian pear tree blew down yesterday. I didn't know just how deep was my love for trees until this happened. I could hardly choke the tears back at the sight of so lovely a thing lying on the ground just as it was coming into its autumn glory..."

    "Letters to Garden Lovers", Australian Home Beautiful, April 1942.

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