$40.00
Pyrus pyrifolia
The Olympic or Korean Giant Asian Pear produces massive 1-2lb crisp, juicy and sweet fruit. These ripen in October and will keep up to 9 months! Will produce annually, starting 1-2 years after planting. This variety has some tolerance to fireblight and is highly productive of excellent quality Asian pears.
USDA Zone: 4-9
Pollination: Needs a different Asian Pear with a matching bloom time as a pollinator to produce fruit. Shinko and Olympic/Korean Giant pollinate one another.
Time to productivity: 1-2 years depending on conditions.
Ripening time: October
Storage length: 9 months in proper conditions.
Pyrus pyrifolia. The Olympic or Korean Giant Asian Pear produces massive 1-2lb crisp, juicy and sweet fruit. These ripen in October and will keep up to 9 months! Will produce annually, starting 1-2 years after planting. This variety has some tolerance to fireblight and is highly productive of excellent quality Asian pears. Zone 4.