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.
Soils & Fertilizers For Chojuro Asian Pear
