The pears you may not have heard of and should consider growing

[Trav]

That improved keiffer looks awesome!

I want some red Asian Pears here at some point.

[7catcmom]

Which varieties are the true Asian ones?

[clarkinks]

@7catcmom

The list is very long. Here is a little information

" A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE “ASIAN PEAR”

Asian pear has a long and rich history that can be traced back to Ancient China.

This fruit has been enjoyed by people worldwide for centuries, and its health benefits are well known. Let’s explore the brief but fascinating history of the Asian pear (Pyrus pyrifolia), a member of the Rosaceae family, which also includes apples, cherries, and quinces.

The fruit is native to China and has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. The first recorded mention was in 28 BC when Chinese philosopher and politician Dong Zhongshu wrote about the fruit in his work "Lunheng."During the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), the Asian pear became a popular symbol of prosperity and good fortune.

The fruit was often given as a gift to government officials and nobles. In Japanese culture, the Asian pear is known as the “fruit of longevity” due to its long shelf life.

Buddhist monks who traveled to China introduced the fruit to Japan in the 8th century. During the Edo Period (1603–1868), the Asian pear became a popular snack food in Japan. The fruit was often eaten sliced and dipped in soy sauce. Today, known as nashi, it is still a popular food in Japan.

The Asian pear was introduced to Europe during the 16th century when Portuguese traders brought the fruit back from China. The first recorded mention of the Asian pear in Europe was in 1597 when Italian botanist Andrea Cesalpino wrote about the fruit in his work “De Plantis.” It quickly became a popular European garden plant and was introduced to North America in the early 1800s."

25 Types of Asian Pears: A to Z | Photos

When asked which asian pears are the best you might find many lists like this

" 9 of the Best Asian Pear Varieties

1. 20th Century
2. Chojuro
3. Drippin’ Honey
4. Hosui
5. Kosui
6. Niitaka
7. Olympic Giant
8. Shinseiki
9. Yoinashi"

9 of the Best Asian Pear Cultivars | Gardener’s Path

This is an old post you might enjoy

The best Asian Pears

What are the best Asian Pears? When i say best I mean flavor, disease resistance, zone 5 compatibility so winter dieback is not an issue. The list below are ones I’m researching and considering growing. Can you look at the list and see if you have experience with them or if there are ones I’ve missed? Drippen’ Honey Chojuro HoSui ICHIBAN NASHI Ishiiwase Kikusui Korean Giant MISHIRASU NIITAKA NIJISSEIKI Seigyoku SEURI Shinko SHINSEIHO Shinseiki Shinsui Tennoshui TOKYO GOLD T…

These are less well known and still little is known about them NCGR-Corvallis: Pyrus Catalog

" NCGR-Corvallis Pyrus Catalog

Asian Cultivars

Note: Scions cannot be certified free of Erwinia amylovora

Follow links to the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) for additional accession information.

Catalog last updated: 10 March 2016

NCGR-Corvallis Distribution Policies

Traits listed are intended for preliminary subgrouping of accessions. Traits are from germplasm release notices, published reports, or observations made at NCGR-Corvallis.

• Ba Li Xiang [Ba Li Hsiang] = PI 541985 (27.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Pedigree: old pear local selection from Liaoning and Hebei Provinces
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: MM-2003, Negative: NP-1988 PV-1988
• Traits: VERY LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, MILDEW RESISTANT, ROOTSTOCK, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry), HEIRLOOM

• Bai Li = PI 654959 (2785.001) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Pedigree: Recived from Kazakhstan, where they are used as pear rootstocks. Originated in China.
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Bou Tsu Li = PI 617673 (2618.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: NP-2003, Negative: PV-2001
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Changpa Li = PI 617619 (2547.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: NP-1999 PV-1999
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT

• Chiao-Ma = PI 665778 (2853.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Chieh Li x Japanese Golden Russet (Decline Susc.) = PI 541761 (1227.001) - Pyrus hybrid

• Pedigree: Chieh Li x Jap. Gold. Russet
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1991 Pyronia-1988 V.Crab-1991
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, SCAB RESISTANT, PEAR DECLINE SUSCEPTIBLE

• Chien Li = PI 617537 (2338.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003 PV-1998
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Chien Pa Li (=Pa Li) = PI 541987 (134.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: TOMRSV-1986, Uncertain: ASGV-1989
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: LA62-1983 M.micromalus-1995 N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1987
• Traits: VERY LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, PERRY POTENTIAL, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Chin Li = PI 541909 (1186.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1988 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: LATE RIPE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• China = PI 133540 (1077.003) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1990 PV-1991
• Traits: LATE RIPE, LOW CHILL, HEIRLOOM, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012), FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT

• Chinese Fragrant Pear Seedling 3 = PI 665745 (2934.003) - Pyrus ×sinkiangensis T. T. Yu

• Traits: CURATOR CHOICE, LATE RIPE, HIGH FRUIT QUALITY

• Chinese Fragrant Pear Seedling 5 = PI 665745 (2934.005) - Pyrus ×sinkiangensis T. T. Yu
• Chinfon Li = PI 654917 (2445.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1996 NP-1992 PV-1991
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Choju (=Ichiban Nashi tm) = PI 638012 (2820.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Asahi x Kitsukawasei
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, SCAB RESISTANT, EARLY RIPE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Chui Chi Li = PI 307544 (137.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003 PV-1999
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Da Tou Huang [Ta Tau Huang] = PI 542002 (562.003) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: selection from Liaoning Province
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1990 PV-1991, Uncertain: VC-1989
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Daisui Li = PI 657916 (2625.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Kikusui x Tsu Li
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003 PV-2001
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Dan Bae (Olympic) = PI 617678 (2623.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1999 NP-2001 PV-2001
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, LATE RIPE

• Doitsu = PI 228012 (178.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1998 NP-1995 PV-1995
• Traits: HEIRLOOM, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Fu-Wu-Shian = PI 654944 (2756.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003

• Guar Li Sdlg No. 2 = PI 541988 (259.003) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: Seedling of cultivar Guar Li grown from seed collected in China by F.C. Reimer in 1917
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2002 PV-2001

• HN-36 P. pyrifolia (Virus Indicator) = PI 358953 (886.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Seedling of cultivar Nijusseki
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1990 Pyronia-1985
• Traits: VIRUS INDICATOR, SCAB RESISTANT, ANEUPLOID (flow cytometry 2013), DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2014)

• HN-39 P. pyrifolia (Virus Indicator) = PI 358954 (887.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Seedling of cultivar Nijusseiki
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1987 P.Crassane-1985 Pyronia-1990
• Traits: VIRUS INDICATOR

• Hakko = PI 654943 (2754.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: PV-2003

• Hang Pa Li = PI 315064 (268.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 M.micromalus-1998 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985
• Traits: MILDEW RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Hansen Siberian Pear = PI 542004 (1095.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: Probably a seedling selection
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1989 Pyronia-1988, Uncertain: Bosc-1989 M.micromalus-2003
• Traits: COLD HARDY, MILDEW RESISTANT, LOW CHILL, EARLY BLOOM, DIPLOID (flow cytometry), FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT

• Harbin (P. ussuriensis) = PI 542019 (1318.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: Selection of seed-propagated variety from China
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: M.micromalus-2003 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1987
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, COLD HARDY, MILDEW RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Hau Kai = PI 541989 (269.003) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: very old cultivar from Liaoning (northeast) China
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1993 PV-1993
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT

• Hawaii = PI 541897 (270.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1987 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, HEIRLOOM

• Hawaii x Japanese Golden Russet = PI 541765 (1231.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Hawaii x Jap. Gold. Russet
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: B13-1983 N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1987
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, SCAB RESISTANT

• Hawaii x Japanese Golden Russet = PI 541766 (1232.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Hawaii x Jap. Gold. Russet
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1996 NP-1992 PV-1992
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, SCAB RESISTANT

• Henderson = PI 617664 (2609.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: PV-2001, Uncertain: ASGV-1999
• Traits: LOW CHILL

• Hong Yiungli = Q 27966 (2764.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Uncertain: NP-2003
• Traits: Larger than Korla Xiong Li

• Hosui = PI 541931 (2149.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: (Kikusi x Yakumo) x Yakumo
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1990 PV-1991, Uncertain: MM-2000
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry), CURATOR CHOICE, DNA Standard

• Hua Gua (Hua-Gai) = PI 665779 (2637.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai
• Huagai Li [Hua Kai] = PI 307545 (287.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Pedigree: very old cultivar from Liaoning (northeast) China
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: P.Crassane-1983 Vein Yellows-1985, Negative: V.Crab-1988, Uncertain: Bosc-1989
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, SCAB RESISTANT

• Huangxianshui Li [Huang Hsing Sui Li] = PI 541990 (288.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: old selection from Shandong Province complex hybrid of ussuriensis (x bretschneideri)
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1990 PV-1989
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT

• Huhoot Li = PI 541966 (2255.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1990 PV-1991
• Traits: LATE RIPE, SCAB RESISTANT

• Hung Li = PI 541993 (291.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Pedigree: P. ussuriensis x P. phaeocarpa complex hybrid of ussuriensis (x bretschneideri)
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: P.Crassane-1983 Vein Yellows-1985, Negative: Bosc-1987 Pyronia-2002, Uncertain: M.micromalus-2003
• Traits: LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Imamura Aki = PI 352641 (294.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: M.micromalus-1997 N.Poiteau-1987 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1984 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: LATE RIPE, BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT

• India IC 22040 = Q 43103 (2985.001) - Pyrus sp.
• Ishiiwase = PI 228013 (296.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Nijisseiki x Doitsu
• Virus Biological Assays - Uncertain: NP-2004

• Japanese Golden Russet = PI 541898 (303.003) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1995 PV-1996, Uncertain: MM-1996
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT

• Japanese Golden Russet x Mikado (Decline Resist.) = PI 541762 (1228.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Jap. Gold. Russet x Mikado
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: TOMRSV-1986
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1985
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, SCAB RESISTANT, PEAR DECLINE SUSCEPTIBLE

• Japanese Golden Russet x Mikado (Decline Susc.) = PI 541763 (1229.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Japanese Golden Russett x Mikado
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1987
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, SCAB RESISTANT, PEAR DECLINE SUSCEPTIBLE

• Jilin = CPYR 3017 (3017.001) - Pyrus sp.

• Pedigree: O.P. seedling from market fruit purchased in Antu, Jilin, China
• Traits: LATE RIPE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2014)

• Jilin Market 99015 = PI 637991 (2709.001) - Pyrus sp.

• Pedigree: Collected at a market in Antu, Jilin, China
• Traits: LATE RIPE

• Joghoso I = PI 654926 (2654.002) - Pyrus ×sinkiangensis T. T. Yu

• Pedigree: Collected from the wild in Pakistan

• K-23195 - Russia = PI 654948 (2762.001) - Pyrus sp.
• Khan Tangoo I (great pear) = PI 654939 (2722.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia hybrid

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2002 PV-2002
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Kharnak I (donkey pear) = PI 665794 (2662.002) - Pyrus pashia hybrid

• Traits: NOT COLD HARDY, FRUIT HARD and only fit for donkeys

• Kikusui = PI 228014 (317.003) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Taihaku x Nijisseiki
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1998 NP-1998 PV-1998
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, MILDEW RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Kimizukawase = PI 352633 (318.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Shinkozo x Doitsu
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-2003
• Traits: EARLY RIPE

• Koyama Pear = PI 541805 (1648.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Nijusseiki x P. communis European Cultivar
• Virus Lab Assays - Uncertain: ASGV-1989
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1987 Pyronia-1987, Uncertain: M.micromalus-1995

• Kumoi = PI 228015 (1181.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Ishiiwase x Yakumo
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1990 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT

• Kumoi [Kumoe] = PI 228015 (329.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Ishiiwase x Yakumo
• Traits: BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT

• Laioyang 50 = PI 144035 (1105.002) - Pyrus sp.

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-2002 NP-1989 PV-1989
• Traits: MILDEW RESISTANT, LOW CHILL, EARLY BLOOM, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Lantai Jululi = PI 654949 (2765.001) - Pyrus ×sinkiangensis T. T. Yu

• Traits: FRAGRANT PEAR

• Lao Suan Li [Lo Suan Li] = PI 541994 (355.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: old cultivar from northeast China
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1988 N.Poiteau-1987 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1984 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT

• Ledbetter Pear = PI 641280 (2597.001) - Pyrus sp. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: NP-1998 PV-1998
• Traits: LATE RIPE, LOW CHILL

• Liu Yue Xian [Liu Yue Shian] = PI 637988 (2545.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1998 NP-1998 PV-1998

• Liu Yue Xian [Liu Yue Shian] = PI 637988 (2545.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.
• Man Yuan Xiang [Man Yuan Hsiang] = PI 541996 (378.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: old local cultivar from northeast China
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1998 NP-1995 PV-1995
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT

• Meigetsu = PI 97348 (1119.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 M.micromalus-2002 N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1988
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, MILDEW RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Mian Suan = PI 665780 (2869.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2014)

• Mien Suan Li (3x) = PI 542006 (1121.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1988
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, POLYPLOID (3x flow cytometry 2013)

• Mishirasu = PI 657919 (2821.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai
• Nan Guo Li [Nangon Li] = PI 541965 (2254.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: seedling selection from Liaoning
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1991 PV-1991
• Traits: MILDEW RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry), PERRY POTENTIAL, HEIRLOOM

• Naspati = PI 250449 (411.001) - Pyrus pashia Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: M.micromalus-2002 N.Poiteau-1985 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1991 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: VERY LATE RIPE, LOW CHILL, NOT COLD HARDY, MILDEW RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Nepal 1-150 = Q 25261 (2641.005) - Pyrus pyrifolia hybrid
• Nepal 5049 = PI 654937 (2718.001) - Pyrus pashia hybrid

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2002 PV-2002
• Traits: LOW CHILL, NOT COLD HARDY

• Nepal 5053 = PI 654923 (2642.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2004

• Niitaka (=Singo) = PI 392317 (412.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Amanogawa x Imamuraaki
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: M.micromalus-1998 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985 V.Crab-1992
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Nijisseiki = PI 224196 (413.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Chance seedling
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1987 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1984 V.Crab-1988, Uncertain: M.micromalus-2003
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry), HEIRLOOM

• Nijisseiki [Er Shi Shinge] = PI 312496 (212.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai - VIRUS INFECTED

• Pedigree: Chance seedling
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: TOMRSV-1988
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: N.Poiteau-1987 Pyronia-1987, Negative: P.Crassane-1985
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, HEIRLOOM

• Okolo = PI 541908 (1185.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Seedling selection
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1988 V.Crab-1988, Uncertain: Bosc-1989
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, COLD HARDY, SCAB RESISTANT

• Okusankichi = PI 392318 (428.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai - VIRUS INFECTED

• Pedigree: Seedling of cultivar Wasesankichi
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: M.micromalus-1995 V.Crab-1989, Negative: Bosc-1987 N.Poiteau-1985 Pyronia-1984
• Traits: VERY LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, HEIRLOOM

• Pai Li (Beijing White Pear) = PI 541998 (439.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: old selection from Beijing Region
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: M.micromalus-2002 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1984 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, MILDEW RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Ping Ding Li = PI 541999 (453.003) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Pedigree: P. ussuriensis x P. phaeocarpa
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1991 PV-1989

• Ping Guo Li [Pingo Li] = PI 267863 (455.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: old selection from Jiling Province
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-2002 NP-1991 PV-1991
• Traits: LATE RIPE, MILDEW RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Saarli 86-1 - Turkmenistan = PI 654954 (2775.001) - Pyrus sp.

• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Samy’s Estate = PI 278729 (510.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: LATE RIPE, LOW CHILL, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Saprani I (P. pyrifolia) = PI 506375 (1686.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: M.micromalus-1996 N.Poiteau-1987 Pyronia-1987 V.Crab-1992
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Seigyoku = PI 228017 (520.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Nijiseiki x Chojuro
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1987 M.micromalus-2002 Pyronia-1988 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT SUSCEPTIBLE, SCAB RESISTANT, LARGE FRUIT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Seuri Li = PI 541904 (1173.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-2002 NP-1990 PV-1991
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, MILDEW RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Seuri Li [Seu Ri] = PI 307497 (525.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 N.Poiteau-1987 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shi Hua Li seedling = PI 541813 (2034.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: Seedling selection from OP seed of cultivar Shi-Hua-Li
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1990 Pyronia-1993
• Traits: LATE RIPE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shian-Sui Li = PI 665784 (2854.001) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shin Li = PI 617663 (2608.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai - VIRUS INFECTED

• Pedigree: Kikusui x Tse Li
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: NP-2002 PV-2002
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shinsei = PI 665797 (2857.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shinseiho = PI 352638 (527.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Suisei x Shinko
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1989 PV-1987
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shinseiki = PI 224087 (528.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Nijiesiki x Chojuro
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: APMV-1987 PBCVd-2000 PNRSV-1987
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1987 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985 V.Crab-1988, Uncertain: M.micromalus-2003
• Traits: BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, COLD HARDY, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Shinsui = PI 352636 (529.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Kikusui x Kimizukawase
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: CURATOR CHOICE, EARLY RIPE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shoghori II = PI 654946 (2758.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: PV-2003, Uncertain: NP-2004
• Traits: LATE BLOOM, LONG STORAGE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Shu Li = PI 132103 (531.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985
• Traits: PERRY POTENTIAL, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Singo (=Niitaka) = PI 654919 (2447.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Sion Szu Mi = PI 289525 (532.002) - Pyrus sp.

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-2003 NP-1989 PV-1987
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Sivaganga Estate = PI 278731 (533.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: LOW CHILL, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Sotoorihime = PI 506363 (1666.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: Developed from native P. hondoensis
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1988 Pyronia-1988, Uncertain: M.micromalus-2003
• Traits: LATE RIPE, ANCIENT, HEIRLOOM , DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Spin Tangoo (white pear) = PI 665793 (2660.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia hybrid

• Traits: SMALL FRUIT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Suan Li = PI 44151 (1148.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1987 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1988
• Traits: LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Suisei = PI 352637 (554.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Kikusui x Yakumo
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 Pyronia-1989 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: BLACK SPOT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Suishu = PI 352645 (555.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: Pyronia-1991, Negative: Bosc-1989 N.Poiteau-1988 P.Crassane-1985
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Syan Li = PI 654960 (2786.001) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Pedigree: Recived from Kazakhstan, where they are used as pear rootstocks. Originated in China.
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003
• Traits: ROOTSTOCK, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Szumi = PI 541905 (1174.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1989 PV-1990
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Ta Mo Pan = PI 542000 (560.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: P.Crassane-1984, Negative: Bosc-1989 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Ta Suan Li = PI 542001 (561.003) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: old selection from North China
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1996 NP-1995 PV-1995
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, POLYPLOID (3x flow cytometry 2013)

• Tan Chi II (little pear) - Pakistan = PI 541964 (2197.000) - Pyrus pashia hybrid
• Tan Chi II (little pear) - Pakistan = Q 27454 (2672.002) - Pyrus pashia hybrid

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Tang Li = PI 542024 (1184.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: N.Poiteau-1985, Negative: Bosc-1988 P.Crassane-1984 V.Crab-1988
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Tang Li ID? = PI 542024 (1184.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1990 PV-1991, Uncertain: MM-2003
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, MILDEW RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Tau Ma Li = PI 541955 (565.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1988
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Tse Li = PI 312509 (584.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Pedigree: local selection from Tse County, Shandong Province complex hybrid of ussuriensis (x bretschneideri)
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1989 M.micromalus-2002 N.Poiteau-1990 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985 V.Crab-1991
• Traits: LATE RIPE, ANCIENT, HEIRLOOM , LOW CHILL 500 hrs, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, PSYLLA RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Tse Li type from Li-Shiu = PI 665796 (2852.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Tsu Li = PI 542023 (1177.001) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: M.micromalus-2003 N.Poiteau-1987, Negative: V.Crab-1988
• Traits: LATE RIPE, ANCIENT, HEIRLOOM , LOW CHILL 500 hrs, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, PSYLLA RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Tsu Li 1 = PI 665781 (2638.002) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Tsu Li No. 2 = PI 654922 (2443.002) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Traits: ANCIENT, HEIRLOOM , LOW CHILL 500 hrs, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, PSYLLA RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Tu Li = PI 654918 (2446.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1998 NP-1992 PV-1991
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Tzu Ma Li = PI 542007 (1157.002) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1989 PV-1989
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Uzhi Li = PI 654958 (2784.001) - Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. - VIRUS INFECTED

• Pedigree: Recived from Kazakhstan, where they are used as pear rootstocks. Originated in China.
• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: NP-2003
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, ROOTSTOCK, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• VIII 55 = PI 665791 (2653.003) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-2003
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Vietnam Asian Pear = PI 617647 (2586.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: selection of Pyrus pyrifolia
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-1998 NP-1999 PV-1998
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Waseaka = PI 654931 (2682.002) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Biological Assays - Uncertain: PV-2003
• Traits: DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Xiangshui Li [Hsiang Sui-Li] = PI 542022 (1617.002) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Pedigree: old selection from the wild in Northeast China
• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: MM-2002 NP-1992 PV-1992
• Traits: FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, MILDEW RESISTANT, SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)

• Ya Li = PI 506362 (1678.001) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: M.micromalus-2003 N.Poiteau-1987 Pyronia-1987
• Traits: LATE RIPE, FIRE BLIGHT RESISTANT, LOW CHILL 500 hrs, PSYLLA RESISTANT, EARLY BLOOM, MILDEW RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry), SCAB RESISTANT (Australia)

• Yaguang Li [Ya Kuang Li] = PI 45845 (620.001) - Pyrus ×bretschneideri Rehder

• Pedigree: Reimer suspected P. ussuriensis x P. phaeocarpa
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: N.Poiteau-1992 P.Crassane-1984 Pyronia-1985
• Traits: HEIRLOOM, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Yakumo = PI 224089 (622.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Pedigree: Akaho x Nijisseiki
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: Bosc-1988 Pyronia-1988
• Traits: VERY LARGE FRUIT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Yokogoshi = PI 506367 (1579.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai - VIRUS INFECTED

• Virus Biological Assays - Positive: Pyronia-1987, Negative: N.Poiteau-1987
• Traits: VERY LATE RIPE, DIPLOID (flow cytometry 2012)

• Zao Su = PI 617653 (2594.001) - Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

• Virus Lab Assays - Negative: PBCVd-2000
• Virus Biological Assays - Negative: NP-1998 PV-1999, Uncertain: MM-2003
• Traits: SCAB RESISTANT, DIPLOID (flow cytometry)"

[randyks]

How have your ‘Gourmet’ pears turned out for you? I’ve seen it listed as communis x pyrifolia x ussuriensis, wondered if it bears out that parentage in your opinion.

[clarkinks]

This list should be added for the disease resistant pears.

[krismoriah]

I have found one review of Arganche Pear… and looks as if only one nursery sells trees (Raintree). Not sure if anyone on this forum grows it…

This dreamy little guy hails from Macedonia and ripens to pear perfection in July, which is quite early for a pear. A creamy texture, juicy body and pronounced sweetness make this pear a must-have for any orchard, though it’s tough to find a nursery source.

Favorite Fruit Trees: Apples, Pluots and Pears, Oh My! - Tall Clover Farm

[krismoriah]

Stark Sugarsweet Pear-

Someone tried to figure it out the cultivar on houzz years ago… of course Stark keeps their cards close to their vest.

Here are some clues for your thoughts-

1. Stark says- Originates in France.
2. They say ‘best tasting pear’ in their offices.

Some possible clues-
1)Aurora Pear- One of its parents is a French variety. Marguerite Merillat (so i guess it does ‘originate’ in France).

2)Aurora was reviewed by Cummins Nursery as ’ Exceptionally high quality–maybe the world’s best’ Similar to Stark’s review.

Aurora was released in 1964… and is way off patent…pretty obscure as well. In that time frame it could have also been grown in France and possibly sold to Stark unbeknownst to them. Or possibly planned that way for trademark purposes.

Or it could be kind of like the OGW persimmons…where they just change the name to something that sounds better.

Scott reviewed Aurora in 2016… and one guy showed pics of leaves of Sugarsweet in 2015.

Regardless…it is fairly odd that nobody really grows or talks about two of the ‘best tasting’ and ‘worlds best’ pears in the US.

[rubus_chief]

Pearest of them all - Good Fruit Grower

people talk about the “best pears” all the time

there is a thread on paragon pears

Experience with 'Paragon' pear?

Have any members here fruited the ‘Paragon’ pear? The release flyer is not that informative and the longer paper from Hilton doesn’t seem to be available. Any experience with the fruit or tree would be much appreciated! Thanks.

it is fire-blight susceptible (understandable since parents are Comice x Max Red Bartlett)

[krismoriah]

I think ‘best pears’ on west coast vs east coast are two different stories… in the same way that West Coast blackberries vs East Coast blackberries have different stories.

We are of course talking about European pears for the most part…

Paragon was susceptible to FB in this west coast orchard review.

Pears

[rubus_chief]

yes and you could be right

Purvis is in ID and he also says it is “one of our favorites”

I am growing Paragon but there are many delicious I would like to grow besides Paragon

[rubus_chief]

I think part of the reason not many people talk about Arganche and Aurora is they are summer pears - early and like summer apples, there are better ones later in the year (most fall apples are better). I think Aurora is great but think there are better ones later (Comice etc)

[krismoriah]

@rubus_chief

I think Aurora is great but think there are better ones later

Aurora has the storage life going for it… which lets u eat pears from August into the new year.

I think thats handy for these freak weather events… and a handy tree to have in case another cultivar has issues with spring or fall.

In the same way that its worth growing Warren in case of severe fire blight… at least it wont kill the tree.

Probably not the best choices for a small growing space but another tool in the toolbox if you have the room to grow them.

Arganche would be a good choice for someone into fine dessert pears with a finer palate i think.

[krismoriah]

This grower has experienced FB in PA.

“My father says he won’t plant another Bartlett tree in his life,” Kauffman said. “It’s a wonderful pear all around, but it’s had significant problems with fire blight over the last two decades.”

instead…
" so they decided to plant more Harrow Sweet and other resistant varieties, including Shenandoah, Sunrise, Blake’s Pride, Gem and, more recently, Cold Snap."

tree spacing is 4 feet.

Pear potential in Pennsylvania - Good Fruit Grower

[mayhaw9999]

Since this thread is about pears you may not have heard, about you may want to visit a thread I started a little over a week ago. Pear Harvest 2003. I’m going to attempt to post pictures and brief comments as I harvest my 90+ varieties that are fruiting this year. As of today, 8/12/2023, we are just starting the Bartlett season. I don’t have a Bartlett tree but have the Nye Russet strain and it is probably a week from maturity. Fruit are dropping on my neighbor’s Bartlett.

Someone mentioned fireblight on Paragon. I had a strike in 2022 (a bad blight year here) and lost the central leader of a small tree on OHxF87. That tree has always had small fruit but a graft on calleryana has a good crop of very good-looking well sized fruit this year.

[folkert]

If you don’t mind killing the squirrels, the Kania 2000 squirrel trap works like a charm, amazing trap

[jxz7245]

I absolutely love my Ya Li pear and am SO glad I planted one. It is physically beautiful with the leaf shape it’s just different I love it.

[Luisport]

Hello my friend. Please can you tell me something about Hong Yiungli pear?
Thanks!

[clarkinks]

@Luisport

I dont have much i can tell you unfortunately but the USDA says this " Taxonomy:

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai

Top Name:

Hong Yiungli

Origin:

Donated – Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China

Maintained:

Natl. Germplasm Repository - Corvallis

Received by NPGS:

05 Feb 1990

Improvement Status:

Landrace

Form Received:

Cutting"

I can help a little with the chinese but not much. When searching for the pear in Chinese we must first understand what means pear in chinese which is li. So ya li really means ya pear. We addto that by saying ya li pear we are really saying ya pear pear. Drop the li from all Chinese pears and search by the name only. Pal li is really pai and so on. Hong Yiungli is likely really Hong Yiung. Yiung means young. Finally “From Chinese 虹 (hóng) meaning “rainbow”, 弘 (hóng) meaning “enlarge, expand, great” (which is usually only masculine) or 鸿 (hóng) meaning “wild swan, great, vast” (also usually only masculine).”

Meaning, origin and history of the name Hong - Behind the Name.

[Luisport]

Thank you very much. I have it growing… the leaves are very pretty, small and redish.

[clarkinks]

I would guess it has red striped fruit like a rainbow. Here is a comparable pear Yu Hong - Red Striped Chinese Pear

Im not an expert on Chinese but i know words like li by experience.