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Pyrus, Asian Pear, Chinese Pear, Japanese Pear, Sand Pear 'Hosui'

Pyruspyrifolia

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pyrus (PY-russ)

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Species

pyrifolia (py-rih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Pyrus serotina

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Farmerdill

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

This is golden brown apple shaped pear with white speckles. It grows well but is fireblight susceptible. Prefer the flavor of Shinseiki

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Pyrus, Asian Pear, Chinese Pear, Japanese Pear, Sand Pear 'Hosui'

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