Asian Pears
Perfect for fresh eating and as a replacement for any apple recipe. Asian pears have been grown in China for 2000 years and have been treasured in Japan since the 8th Century. Pin On Asian Pears Maybe its time you tried growing Asian pears too. Asian pears . Theyre native to China Japan and. Asian pears botanically classified as Pyrus pyrifolia are ancient cultivated fruits belonging to the Rosaceae or rose family. They can be grown in USDA zones 5-9. Japanese also called Nashi are better adapted to warm climates. Most trees cultivated for home gardens are dwarf varieties that reach only 8 to 15 tall. Asian pears are also called more specifically Chinese Japanese Oriental and apple pears. Feed your pear trees with a fertilizer such as Ferti-lome Fruit Citrus and Pecan Tree Food. The name Asian pear is a general descriptor used to encompass thousands of varieties of pears native to Eastern Asia each varying slightly in shape and color. Asian pears can be divided in...