Chojuro Asian Pear

Botanical Name   Pyrus pyrifolia 'Chojuro'   Also Known As   日本梨 | 长十郎梨 | 甜亞洲梨 | 水晶梨 | 甜亚洲梨   Specifications Type   USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   Harvest Season   Years to Bear   Semi-Dwarf Tree 5 - 10 Partial - Full Sun Regularly Deciduous Perennial 12' Tall and 12' Wide Moderate Spring White Summer - Fall 1st Year This variety is known as the most flavorful Asian Pear of all varieties. Chojuro is a very popular variety and people love it because it has a unique flavor similar to butterscotch. The skin is a green to yellow brown russet colors. The fruit is crisp, juicy and extremely flavorful. Fruit ripens in late August to mid September and will continue bearing several months. Chojuro is self-pollinating and will bear alone but will bear more fruit when planted with another Asian Pear.Russeted golden brown skin. Crisp like an apple when ripe. Harvest mid-August in Central CA. 450 hours. Pollenized by Hosui, Shinko, or other pear.