Five gallon cans available from early spring to through summer. Check with your local store for current availability.
In late summer, self-fruiting tree produces golden yellow, round pears. Easy to grow tree is a great pollinizer for other Asian pear varieties. Mildly sweet fruits keep exceptionally well and make a perfect high fiber, low calorie snack.
Semi-dwarf tree grown on Betulaefolia rootstock. Can be maintained at 8'-10' with summer pruning.
Green Thumb Guide
Prefers enriched soil with good drainage. Establish good structure when young and keep pruned. In summer, prune to keep tree to a manageable size. Estimated chilling time of 400 hours below 45°F.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)