Asian Pears

A Short History

All pears have a common ancestry from western China. Some pears were carried westward and changed their shape and taste into fruit like the Bartlett pear. Other pears traveled eastward to Korea and Japan. These became more like an apple in shape and crisp in texture. For centuries these pears were reserved for the nobility and wealthy in Asia. Now, in modern times, Asian pears are the most popular fruit in Asia.

Texture and Flavor

There are thousands of Asian Pear varieties, each with it's own unique combination of crisp juicy texture and flavor. With this unique texture and refreshing taste, these pears will satisfy the most demanding of fruit lovers and especially your children. Add to this the fact that Asian pears keep in the refrigerator ready to eat for a month or more and you will agree that this is a unique fruit.

Asian Pears Today

Asian pears were introduced into California by the Chinese laborers around 1850. The trees were grown from seed and their quality varied widely. Since the early 1900's there have been named varieties imported from China, Japan, and Korea. Additionally, there have been university programs and a few private breeders developing new varieties here in the USA. The time to develop a new variety may take ten to fifteen years! Each successful new variety results from many years of working and of testing hundreds of seedling trees.