Asian Pear

Pyrus pyrifolia culta

Basic Information

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: pyrus

Plant ID (slug): pyrus-pyrifolia-culta

Numeric ID: 26120

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Pyrus pyrifolia culta is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

A cultivated form of P. pyrifolia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 105]. Crisp, juicy with a fine flavour[178]. The fruit contains about 6 - 9.5% sugar and up to 0.56% fruit acids[179].

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic Astringent Febrifuge Nervine Pectoral Antiseptic, astringent, febrifuge, nervine, pectoral[178].