Asian Pear

Pyrus pyrifolia

Rosaceae · deciduous tree · introduced

Last updated March 21, 2026

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Site Data

Threats

Cultivars

Phenology

GDD Thresholds

Regional Notes

Quick Facts

Height

15-25 ft

Growth Rate

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Soil

Well Drained

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zone Zones 5b–8b

Bloom Time

Mar 1-Apr 15

Fall Color

Yellow

Origin

East Asia (China, Japan)

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
Bud break BBCH 07	Feb 20-Mar 25	Buds swelling and opening; first green tissue visible
Bloom start BBCH 61	Mar 1-Apr 15	First open flowers visible; white flowers
Petal fall BBCH 69	Mar 15-Apr 30	Flowers fading and dropping petals
Fruit set BBCH 71	Apr 1-May 15	Young fruit developing; sepals remain on small fruit
Fruit ripe BBCH 81	Aug 15-Oct 15	Fruit fully sized, color change to characteristic color (brown-yellow), flavor developed
Leaf drop BBCH 95	Oct 15-Nov 30	Leaves turning yellow and dropping