Pyrus pyrifolia 'Juicy Jewel'
Asian Pear
- Crisp Sweet Flavor
- Winter Hardy
- Disease Resistant
- Early Harvest
- Long Storage Life
- Apple Like Texture
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers medium moisture, well-drained, fertile soil and full sun. Plant two or more varieties for best cross-pollination and in a location protected from late spring frost. Trees may not bear fruit for a few years after planting depending on the cultivar and rootstock of the tree. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Pruning can be done in late winter to encourage good airflow and remove weak, crossing or dead branches. Mulching is beneficial.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Pyrus
Common Name: Asian Pear
Trees have oval to oblong-ovate, glossy, green leaves with serrated margins. Yellow, orange or red fall color. Fragrant, white, five-petaled flowers bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by round, apple-shaped fruit with crisp, juicy flesh and a sweet, mild flavor and grainy texture. Fruit is yellow-green to russet-brown and often speckled. Great for home orchards.