Ya Li Asian Pear Tree | Large Crisp Sweet Chinese Pear

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Ya Li Pear Tree

Pear ‘Ya Li’

Heirloom Chinese Pear · Super Sweet & Crisp · Prolific Yielder

$189.00

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Description

The Ya Li Pear, or "Asian Duck Pear," is a beloved heirloom variety known for its elegant, elongated shape and exceptionally sweet, crisp bite. A staple in Asian markets, it brings authentic flavor and prolific production to the home garden. Its refreshing juiciness makes it ideal for hot climates and satisfying snacks.

Classic Sweet & Crisp Profile: Delivers the quintessential Asian pear experience: super sweet, ultra-crisp, and refreshing.
Elegant Elongated Shape: Produces large, distinctive tear-drop or bottle-shaped fruit with smooth, yellow-green skin.
Prolific and Vigorous: A strong grower that yields abundant harvests of sizable fruit.
Excellent Storage Potential: Fruits store well longer than many other fresh pear varieties when kept cool.
Versatile Culinary Uses: Perfect fresh, in salads, or used in cooking, baking, and preserves.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Glossy oval leaves with fine serrations, deep green.Flowers: Clusters of white blossoms with pink stamens (early spring).Pollination: Requires cross-pollination (plant with Tsu Li or Shinko Asian pear).Fruit: Large, classic pear-shape with smooth yellow-green skin.Habit: Upright deciduous with pyramidal form
Mature Height: 15-18 ft (standard), 10-12 ft (dwarf)
Mature Width: 12-15 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" annually)
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
Key Advantages:Traditional Chinese pear shape.Extra-crisp "sand pear" texture.Excellent storage qualities.Prolific producer
Fruit Characteristics:Skin: Thin, yellow-green with occasional russet.Flesh: White with slight grittiness near core.Flavor: 13-15° Brix with refreshing sweetness.Harvest: Late August to September.Best Uses: Fresh eating, canning, Asian pear sauce
Landscape Uses:Traditional Asian gardens.Espalier training.Orchard planting

Faqs

Q: Why is it sometimes called "Duck Pear"?
A: Due to its characteristic large, elongated, oval shape that resembles a duck's body.

Q: Is it a good pollinator for other Asian pears?
A: Yes, it is an excellent pollenizer for other varieties that bloom mid-season, like Hosui or Shinseiki.

Q: How is the texture compared to an apple?
A: It is similarly crisp but typically juicier and with a finer, slightly granular flesh that melts away.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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