Botanical profile

Pyrus pyrifolia (Asian Pear, mix)

Latin name
Pyrus pyrifolia (Asian Pear, mix)
Common name
Asian pear (mix)
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Pyrus pyrifolia (Asian pears, mix) refers to a group of Asian pear cultivars producing crisp, juicy, and sweet fruits, appreciated for their firm texture and delicate flavor, perfect for fresh consumption, salads, or light desserts. These varieties, well-suited to temperate climates like that of Quebec, offer an attractive white spring bloom for bees and other pollinators, while also providing ornamental value to the garden. The rounded to slightly spreading habit of these trees makes them easy to integrate into a residential orchard, an edible garden, or a sunny landscaped area. Easy to cultivate in full sun with well-drained soil, mixed-type Asian pear trees combine hardiness, yield, and very good quality fruits for lovers of original and flavorful fruit trees.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5 to 9
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
'-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Crisp, juicy, sweet Asian pears for fresh eating and salads
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded shape
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Width
15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Growth rate
Rapid growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Asian pear
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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