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| Identification |
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Genus
Pyrus
Species
bretschneideris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Chinese white pear
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10362
Data source
UnFruit pp197-207
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-07b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Pyrus bretschneideris can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It won't do too well if the winter temperatures are consistently above 5� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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-like flavor. Pyrus bretschneideris is most often used in sweets. Chinese white pear is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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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-like flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
In order to produce fruit Pyrus bretschneideris needs to be cross-pollinated. Typical crop spacing is 10'. Harvesting can begin in August and continue through November.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Pyrus bretschneideris is a woody perennial. Chinese white pear is deciduous in nature.
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