Pear Tree Varieties

Ripening Order

Our ripening order list below identifies the order of ripening for each of our varieties. This list can be used to choose trees which yield fruit at different times during the season.

Asian Pears

• Shinseiki - August 20
  
• Kosui - August 23
  
• Hosui - August 28
• Shinko - September 10
• Niitaka - September 17
  
• Yoinashi - September 20
• Tse Li - October 1
• Ya Li - October 1
  
• Atago - October 5
  
• Olympic - October 10
  

European Pears

• Clapp's Favorite - August 10
  
• Red Clapps - August 10
  
• Bartlett - August 20
  
• Red Bartlett - August 20
  
• Seckel - August 28
  
• Blake's Pride - September 2
  
• Magness - September 5
  
• Potomac (US 62537-048) - September 8
  
• Buerre D'Anjou - September 12
  
• Buerre Bosc - September 15
  

Asian Pears Rootstocks

DOMESTIC BARTLETT
The standard rootstock for European varieties, Domestic Bartlett rootstock produces a full size tree. Trees propagated on this rootstock are adaptable to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions, are vigorous and productive.

BETULAFOLIA
Based on observations in commercial orchards throughout the Northeast, Betulafolia is the most suitable rootstock for Asian pear varieties. Betulafolia is a vigorous rootstock, well anchored, and drought tolerant. The recommended spacing for plantings on this rootstock is twelve feet between trees in the row and twenty feet between rows.

OHF 97
Asian pears have also performed well on OHF 97 rootstock. This rootstock produces a standard size tree, is hardy, and productive. We are offering this rootstock on a limited basis.

Pollinization of Asian Pears

Asian pear varieties perform best when planted with other Asian varieties. Each of the varieties offered by ACN produce viable pollen and may be used to pollinate other Asian varieties. For best results, plant at least two varieties in close proximity to one another.

European Pear Rootstock

Domestic Bartlett The standard rootstock for European varieties, Domestic Bartlett rootstock produces a full size tree. Trees propagated on this rootstock are adaptable to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions, are vigorous and productive.