Plant Details

Pyrus Pyrifolia

Chinese pear , Sand pear

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General Information

Scientific name: Pyrus Pyrifolia
Also known as: Chinese pear , Sand pear

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Size: Small, Medium
Height: 10.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
None

Description

Fruit - can be consumed raw or cooked. It has a firm and grainy texture. When fully ripe, they are crunchy and juicy in texture. They can be eaten fresh or used in fruit salads, pies, and pastries. The fruits grow up to 3 cm long, according to another report, up to 5 cm. Wild trees in the Himalayas produce an average of 83 kg per year, but some specimens can yield up to 200 kg. The fruits contain approximately 4.9% sugar, 3.2% protein, and 0.9% pectin.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 15/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown