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| Identification |
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Genus
Pyrus
Species
pyrifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Chinese pear
apple pear
Asian pear
nashi
crunch pear
sand pear
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10376
Data source
CrscntBlm;DyeFib p99;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
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 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
5 gallon
Garden location
Fruit tree line
Garden notes
The bark of Pyrus pyrifolia has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Soft yellow is the most typical color produced by Chinese pear (also known as Asian pear, crunch pear, sand pear and apple pear). Pyrus pyrifolia is known as nashi in Japanese. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best.
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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 flavor. Pyrus pyrifolia is typically used in sweets. Chinese pear (sometimes called Asian pear, crunch pear, sand pear and apple pear) is most commonly 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
Bark
Dye color
soft yellow
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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 flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Pyrus pyrifolia requires cross-pollination in order to bear fruit. Typical crop spacing is 10'. Produce is ready from August through November.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Pyrus pyrifolia is a woody perennial. Chinese pear (locally known in some parts as Asian pear, crunch pear, sand pear and apple pear) is deciduous in nature.
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