Pear Harbin 'McDermand' - Fruit

Harbin Pear / Pyrus ussuriensis 

The Harbin pear, is recognized as the hardiest of all pear species, capable of growing in USDA Zone 3. Native to Northeast Asia, this deciduous tree grows to 20-50 feet and features glossy, dark green leaves that turn vibrant yellow, red, or bronze in fall. 

Fruit: Produces small, greenish-yellow, gritty, and tart fruit (approx. 1 ½ inches) that is generally considered too coarse to eat fresh, but is used in jellies, preserves,…