Asian pears (sometimes referred to as
"apple pears") are extremely juicy and crisp. Great for eating right off the
tree, as well as a great addition to salads. These fruit are usually found in markets at a high price.
Two varieties are needed for cross pollination. As with most pear trees, we recommend a good spray program that includes the use of Fire Blight
(streptomycin) spray during bloom. Bearing is expected in 2-3 years. Plant in full sun with Orchard Starter Tablets, and fertilize in following springs with a complete fruit fertilizer. Recommended spacing is 15
ft min. between trees.
Often thought as one of the
best, Hosui is a large, golden russetted Japanese variety. The flesh is
crisp, juicy and very sweet. Stores well. A very productive and vigorous
tree. Ripens in mid to late August.
Niitaka
Add a later bearing Asian pear
to your collection to spread out the harvest. Niitaka is a large,
orange-brown highly russetted pear with sweet, crisp juicy flesh. The fruit keep
well and are great for fresh eating and canning. Ripens in mid to late
September. Zones 6-9.
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Olympic
One of the sweetest of the Asian pears having a high
sugar content to the crisp, juicy flesh. The fruit is large, round and
heavily russetted with an orange tint. After ripening, you can enjoy the
sweet flavor for a long time since its storage life is very long. Ripens late Sept. Zones 6-9.
Shinseiki
This wonderful Japanese pear has a clearer (less russetting) yellow skin. The crisp, juicy white flesh has an excellent
sweet-tart flavor. The tree is partially self-pollinating and vigorous
bearing early in age. Ripens mid-late July.