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Asian Pear 'Kikusui'

Pyruspyrifolia

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pyrus (PY-russ)

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Species

pyrifolia (py-rih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

Juicy, sweet, yellow-skinned fruit - crisp like an apple when ripe. Superb fresh eating, one of the best. Easy to grow. Keeps well. Mid-A...Read More

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