Perennial fruit
Asian Pear plant profile
Pyrus pyrifolia
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Asian Pear
Clemson Extension says to plant Asian pear trees in fall or early spring, spaced at least 10 to 15 feet apart, and to prune in the late winter dormant season.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Asian Pear in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 5.9 to 6.5
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 120 to 180 in apart
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: fire blight, pseudomonas shoot blight, rust, codling moth.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Asian Pear (HGIC 1352)
Clemson Cooperative Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.