Pyrus ussuriensis 'Prairie Gem/Mordak' (Ussurian Pear)

The Ussurian Pear, also known as Pyrus ussuriensis 'Prairie Gem/Mordak', is a deciduous tree that is native to Eastern Asia. It grows to a height of 20-30 feet and has a spread of 15-20 feet. The tree produces showy white flowers in the spring, followed by small green fruit in the summer that turn yellow in the fall. It is a hardy tree that is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and is resistant to fireblight.