
Asian pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
Asian pear, also known as Sand pear, Japanese pear, Taiwanese pear, Zodiac pear, Papple
This tree, standing at approximately 15 meters tall, is deciduous. Its leaves are oval, measuring around 12 cm in length, and feature hook-shaped serrated edges. The tree blooms in spring, unveiling flowers with five white petals. By summer to fall, it bears tan or yellow-green, apple-like fruits, with diameters ranging from 10 to 18 centimeters. The fruit's flesh is white, sweet, and juicy. In the wild (known as Yamanashi), these fruits are smaller, about 2 to 3 centimeters in diameter, and have a hard, sour flesh.
Key Facts About Asian pear
Attributes of Asian pear
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
9 m to 12 m
Spread
9 m to 12 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Gold Orange
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Asian pear
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Rose
Genus
Pears
Species
Asian pear