Botanical profile

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Chojuro'

Latin name
Pyrus pyrifolia Chojuro
Common name
Asian Pear ‘Chojuro’
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Chojuro’ is a highly prized Asian pear tree known for its crisp, juicy, and deliciously sweet fruits, offering a unique firm texture that distinguishes it from classic European pears. Its large, round fruits, with a bronze-yellow skin that is slightly brown and dense white flesh, are excellent for fresh consumption, salads, fruit platters, or light desserts, while also keeping well after harvest. Adapted to temperate climates like that of Quebec, this cultivar boasts an attractive white spring bloom that draws pollinators, also adding a beautiful spectacle to the garden. With a rounded to slightly spreading habit, ‘Chojuro’ integrates harmoniously into residential orchards, edible gardens, or small sunny landscape gardens. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, this Asian pear tree combines hardiness, generous yields, and high-quality fruit for lovers of unique 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
Sandy or loamy soil, fertile and well-drained.
Minimum temperature
'-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Mid-spring (April)
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Round Asian pears with bronze-yellow skin, firm, crisp, and juicy white flesh, sweet for fresh consumption 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
Pear tree
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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