Botanical Name: Pyrus pyrifolia
Common Name: Asian pear
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright - pyramidal tree, narrow when young, spreading with age - branches grow mostly in a vertical plant
Height 15' -25' (40')
Spread 20'- 25'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil prefers well-drained soils - tolerates heavy soil
Hardiness hardy (all zones)
 
Morphology:
Leaves oval to ovate, 3-5" long, serrate margins, rough textured on upper surfaces, smooth or felted beneath
Flowers white or pinkish flowers in late spring 3/4" across, mildly fragrant
Fruit round pome, sweet, crunchy, 3" diameter
 
Propagation:
seed, followed by grafting
 
Usage:
used for home fruit production; good bearer in S. Calif. attractive tree in oriental and temperate climate landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes regular watering
Fertilizing slow-release at planting;balanced in early spring if needed
Pruning thin to an open center, rounded form
Pests/Diseases fireblight
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China/Japan
Family: Rosaceae

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