Pyrus pyrifolia 'Tawara'
Asian Pear

Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm

- Upright, oval habit
- Yellow-tan frit
- Very crispy texture
- Tastes like a mix of apple and pear
- Excellent for fresh eating and canning

Edible

Full Sun

Partial Sun

Spring

Attracts Pollinators

Attracts Songbirds

Moist, Well-Drained
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter. to remove weak, crossing or dead branches to improve airflow for fruit ripening. Requires another Asian Pear variety for pollination.
Height: 15-18 ft
Spread: 8-12 ft
Price Level 1: $89.99~#7
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained