Of all the tree fruits we grow, my favorites are the Asian pears. The small trees top out at only 12 to 20 feet m tall, making them easy to maintain. Plus, they always make a good crop. Sometimes called Nashi pears or apple-pears, crisp and juicy Asian pears are delicious fresh, and even better when dried into sweet, chewy morsels. Trees start bearing about four years after planting and keep producing for at least 20 years. Growing Asian pears is easy if you have a sunny, well drained site with a slightly acidic soil pH around 6.
Root System of an Ornamental Pear Tree
Asian Pears - Fruit & Nut Research & Information Center
Maybe you know them as apple pears, papples, or nashi pears, but whatever you call them, the fruits of the Pyrus pyrifolia tree are delicious. Juicy or crunchy depending on the variety and maturity , honey-sweet yet not overpowering, mature Asian pears can be enjoyed right away when you pick them. Often round like an apple, some P. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products.
Choosing a Location for Pear Trees
Pears are sweet tasting, and perhaps the easiest fruit tree to grow. Pears have far fewer problems with insect and plant diseases then most fruit trees. They just grow and produce year after year, with very little fuss or attention.
Asian Pears. Janick and J. Simon eds. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon. Asian pears comprise a large group of pears that are crisp in texture and, when mature, are good to eat as soon as harvested or for several months after picking if held in cold storage.
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