A tough, prairie-ready bloomer with crisp white spring flowers and a tidy shape that looks polished in every season
FEATURES:
- Bright white spring blooms that create a clean, classic flowering display
- Cold-hardy, resilient performance bred for tough climates and real winters
- Neat, upright form that works beautifully in front yards and along streets
- Glossy green foliage that stays fresh-looking through summer heat
- Fall color in red to burgundy tones for a strong autumn finish
- Great for curb appeal as a focal tree or in repeated rows for rhythm and structure
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If you want your landscape to look intentional year-round, start with a tree that has a clean silhouette. This one gives you structure first, then piles on the seasonal extras. Underplant with a simple, low “collar” of evergreens or grasses and your whole front bed will look more designed with less effort.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 20-30' tall
- Mature Width: 12-18' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 12-18' apart
Prairie Gem® Flowering Pear
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Pyrus ussuriensis 'MorDak'
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A tough, prairie-ready bloomer with crisp white spring flowers and a tidy shape that looks polished in every season
FEATURES:
- Bright white spring blooms that create a clean, classic flowering display
- Cold-hardy, resilient performance bred for tough climates and real winters
- Neat, upright form that works beautifully in front yards and along streets
- Glossy green foliage that stays fresh-looking through summer heat
- Fall color in red to burgundy tones for a strong autumn finish
- Great for curb appeal as a focal tree or in repeated rows for rhythm and structure
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If you want your landscape to look intentional year-round, start with a tree that has a clean silhouette. This one gives you structure first, then piles on the seasonal extras. Underplant with a simple, low “collar” of evergreens or grasses and your whole front bed will look more designed with less effort.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 20-30' tall
- Mature Width: 12-18' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 12-18' apart
Why plant Prairie Gem® Flowering Pear?
Prairie Gem® is the flowering pear for places that don’t do “mild winters.” It delivers that classic spring moment, bright white blooms that make the whole canopy look freshly dusted, then settles into glossy green foliage and a neat, upright form that keeps the landscape looking orderly through summer. When temperatures dip, it closes the season with red to burgundy fall color, adding warmth and richness when the garden starts to quiet down.
It’s a smart choice when you want a flowering tree that’s not precious, something that can handle real weather while still giving you the ornamental payoff. Think dependable, polished, and built to last, like your favorite winter coat, but… prettier.
How to use Prairie Gem® Flowering Pear in the landscape?
Use it as a front-yard focal tree where spring bloom can be enjoyed from inside the home and the upright form provides structure without taking over the space. It’s also an excellent driveway or streetscape tree, especially when planted in a repeating row to create rhythm and a clean, finished look. In mixed beds, underplant with low evergreens and simple perennials so the canopy becomes the seasonal highlight above a steady base. Give it full sun for best flowering and strongest fall color, and allow enough spacing so the crown can develop naturally without crowding sidewalks or buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are bright white, appearing in spring in a full, showy flowering display.
Yes. This selection is known for cold-hardy performance when planted in full sun with well-drained soil and consistent watering during establishment.
Prune in late winter to early spring while dormant. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and encourage strong structure when young. Keep pruning selective to maintain a clean, upright silhouette.
