Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Kikusui’

(Kikusui Asian Pear)


Size Price
20-GALLON $199.99

Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

This fruit has a cult-like following and it’s easy to see why! This bumpy skinned green fruit looks like and apple but tastes like the crispest, juiciest Asian Pear ever. Heavy producing and maturing in early August, it is a home orchard prize! Heavy producer. Outstanding tart Asian Pear taste with incredible juiciness. Easy to grow. Lovely in bloom in spring. Fruit is best for fresh eating. Needs another Asian Pear variety nearby for best pollination and fruit set.

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Description

Growing Asian pears is easy if you have a sunny, well drained site with a slightly acidic soil pH around 6.5. The trees are partially self-fertile and some varieties can share pollen with European pears, but it is still best to plant two Asian pear trees to enhance pollination.

Additional information

Common Name

Kikusui Asian Pear

Botanical Name

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Kikusui'

Container/Amount

10 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Height

15 to 20 ft.

Width

12-15'

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

No

Fall Color

Some yellow

Flower Color

white

Berry Color

greenish yellow

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