Pear Tree, ‘Asian’

Asian pears are a delightful treat with a crisp texture and irresistibly sweet flavor that shines in salads or pairs perfectly with cheese. Their firm, apple-like shape and golden-russet skin make them as beautiful as they are delicious. Bursting with juicy goodness, they also provide a healthy dose of potassium and essential vitamins. Best of all, you can enjoy these orchard-fresh gems right from your own landscape when they ripen in early Fall — a perfect way to savor the season!

  • Delicious sweet flavor, perfect for salads or with cheese
  • Self-pollinating but more productive when planted with a second pear tree
  • Adapts well to clay soils

Plant Details +

Botanical Pyrus communis x P. pyrifolia
Cultivator Type 'Asian'
Common Name Pear Asian
Height 12-15' or as pruned
Spacing 10-12'
Hardiness 5-9
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Green
Flower White
Fruit Golden-russet skin
Harvest Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. The first step in caring for your Asian pear is to select a good location for your tree. Look for a site with deep soil that drains well. Unlike some other fruits, however, Asian pear trees can grow well in clay soils, but may not produce as well or live as long as trees in better training soils. 1. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. 2. Set the tree in place so the crown (part of the tree where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. 3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Planting Conditions: When choosing a site to plant your fruit tree(s), there are several factors to consider. 1. Consider the MATURE SIZE of the tree when picking a location and provide adequate space for the tree to mature. A good rule of thumb is to space trees ½ of their mature spread, i.e., if a tree has a mature spread of 20', plant each tree no closer than 10'. Also, keep this in mind when planting near structures. 2. Fruit trees prefer full sun. Do not plant trees under other shade trees or near tall structures that will cast a shade upon the tree. 3. Plant in well-drained soil. Fruit trees do not like to have "wet feet", in other words, they do not like to be in soils that drain slowly or hold water. Prune annually during early spring to remove dead, diseased, crossing, or damaged branches. Prune to shape. No fertilizer required.