Pyrus pyrifolia
Nashi pear
Common names: Asian pear, Apple pear
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Description
The Nashi pear resembles a round apple in appearance but tastes crisp and juicy like a particularly refreshing pear. It blooms early and profusely, making it a welcome forage for bees. For a good harvest, plant a pear or a second Nashi variety as a pollinator nearby.
Care instructions
Plant the tree in a sunny spot with nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, preferably in autumn (October, week 43). Because of its early flowering, choose a location protected from late frosts. Prune in winter (February, week 8) to remove excess growth, and harvest the fruit from August once it begins to loosen slightly from the branch.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained
Feeding
Medium feeder
Months
Mar–Apr
Pruning
Propagation
Methods
- Grafting
- Layering
Companion planting
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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