Pyrus ussuriensis
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Pyrus ussuriensis

Chinese pear
Asian pear

  family rosaceae 
  genus pyrus 

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Identification
Genus  Pyrus Species  ussuriensis Variety  Cultivar  Common names  Chinese pear   Asian pear Family  ROSACEAE Specimen number  S10348 Data source  UnFruit pp197-207
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Deciduous Stature  Tree Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 01-07b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Pyrus ussuriensis can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as below -50� Fahrenheit. It won't do too well if the winter temperatures are consistently above 5� Fahrenheit.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  It is crisp and tart like an apple but with a sweet pear flavor. Pyrus ussuriensis is typically used in sweets. Chinese pear (sometimes called Asian pear) is most commonly used fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method  Cross pollination Planting style  Orchard Crop spacing  10' - 15' Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period  Aug 01 - Nov 30 Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Sweets Nutritional value  Edible parts  Fruit Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  crisp and tart like an apple but with a sweet pear flavor
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Pyrus ussuriensis requires cross-pollination in order to bear fruit. Provide 10' spacing when grown in quantity. Produce is ready from August through November.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Pyrus ussuriensis is a woody perennial. Chinese pear (locally known in some parts as Asian pear) is deciduous in nature.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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