Bare-Root

Asian Pear 'Red' (BR / Semi-Dwarf)

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Red'

Also known as Red Asian Pear

$44.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Asian Pear 'Red' (BR / Semi-Dwarf), 'Red', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A specialty plant or item , see product details for specific care.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in varies soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Care varies; consult product details.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Red'
Common name
Red Asian Pear
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
6-15 feet tall × 8-12 feet wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Mid-spring
Bloom color
Red
Foliage color
Green
Pollination
Needs pollinator
Rootstock
Semi-dwarf
Chill hours
300-450 hrs
Harvest
Fall

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained, average to moist soil. Cross-pollination with another Asian pear or compatible European pear improves yield. Allow fruit to ripen fully on the tree. Watch for fire blight (very susceptible); cut out affected wood and sterilize tools. Monitor for pear psylla. Protect young trees from deer.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Wildlife: None documented
  • 🌱 Edible: Fruit
  • Fruit is safe; seeds contain trace cyanogenic compounds.
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