{"product_id":"asian-pear-tree-seeds-japanese-pear-pyrus-pyrifolia","title":"Asian Pear Tree Seeds | Japanese Pear | (Pyrus pyrifolia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp like an apple. Juicy like a pear. The fruit tree that rewrites expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePyrus pyrifolia, the Asian Pear or Japanese Pear, produces one of the most distinctive and satisfying fruits of any temperate tree, perfectly round, golden to bronze-skinned fruit with a crisp, explosive texture more like a fresh apple than a European pear, yet filled with intensely sweet, refreshing juice that bursts with every bite. Unlike soft, melting pears, Asian pears are firm when ripe, making them ideal for fresh eating, slicing, and storage. The trees themselves are equally ornamental, covered in clusters of white spring blossoms that rival ornamental pears and followed by clean, glossy green foliage through the growing season. Native to East Asia and cultivated for over 3,000 years, Asian pears have been refined into some of the most productive and rewarding fruit trees for home growers. If you are looking to buy Asian Pear seeds or grow Pyrus pyrifolia from seed, this is the fruit tree that delivers both ornamental beauty and crisp, unforgettable fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound, apple-like fruit with crisp texture and exceptionally high juice content\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSweet, refreshing flavor with notes of honey, melon, and mild citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeautiful white spring blossoms comparable to ornamental pear trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFruit stores well compared to European pears, maintaining texture and flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong history of cultivation in China, Korea, and Japan spanning thousands of years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings you probably did not know about Asian Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe crisp texture comes from densely packed stone cells distributed throughout the flesh.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike European pears, which soften as cell walls break down during ripening, Asian pears retain their firmness due to a high concentration of sclereids, or stone cells, evenly distributed throughout the fruit. These cells provide the characteristic crunch while still allowing the fruit to hold large amounts of juice, creating the unique combination of crispness and juiciness that defines Asian pears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey are typically harvested fully ripe on the tree, unlike European pears.\u003c\/strong\u003e European pears are picked mature but unripe and allowed to soften off the tree, but Asian pears develop their best flavor and texture when fully ripened on the tree. This means the harvest window is narrower but the eating quality is immediately excellent, with no need for post-harvest ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit thinning is essential for producing large, high-quality pears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Asian pear trees naturally set heavy crops, often far more fruit than the branches can support. Thinning the developing fruit early in the season improves fruit size, prevents branch breakage, and enhances overall fruit quality. Without thinning, the tree will produce many smaller fruits with reduced sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed-grown trees will vary and may not produce identical fruit to the parent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like most fruit trees, Asian pears grown from seed do not come true to type. Each seedling represents a new genetic combination, often resulting in variation in fruit size, flavor, and texture. This makes seed-grown trees ideal for experimentation, rootstock development, or discovering unique new fruit characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pyrus pyrifolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, 60 to 90 days cold moist stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 30 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast, 1 to 2 feet per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it where it gets full sun and give it room to produce. The first time you bite into a fully ripe Asian pear, crisp and dripping with juice, you will understand why this tree has been cultivated for thousands of years and why it continues to earn its place in modern orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Evergreen Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"5 Seeds","offer_id":52941297123650,"sku":"ASIAN-PEAR-5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":52941297156418,"sku":"ASIAN-PEAR-10","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":52941297189186,"sku":"ASIAN-PEAR-25","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":52941297221954,"sku":"ASIAN-PEAR-40","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":52941297254722,"sku":"ASIAN-PEAR-100","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/5456\/4674\/files\/ASIAN_PEAR_1.png?v=1776557245","url":"https:\/\/evergreenseedco.com\/products\/asian-pear-tree-seeds-japanese-pear-pyrus-pyrifolia","provider":"Evergreen Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}