Chinese Pear, Japanese Pear, Asian Pear, Sand Pear 'Chojuro'

Pyruspyrifolia

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pyrus (PY-russ)
Species
pyrifolia (py-rih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Pyrus serotina
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Galesburg, Michigan

Radford, Virginia

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Rochester, WA (Zone 7b) | August 2009 | positive

I planted a Chojuro last year. It bloomed here in Western Washington the last week of April till mid may. Then my dogs (Mastiffs) thought...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | positive

I have only grown the dwarf versions of asian pears. Chojuro is distinguished in this group by having a light brown skin. It is a great y...Read More

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