Tsu Li is ‘native’ to Shandong province from what i read and has been cultivated for over a thousand years.
I guess its possible that it never made it to the Dangshan province in all that time but it for sure made it to Japan a long time ago.
I just remembered the talk about the ‘floral notes’ and smells of pineapple etc… im not sure how that wouldnt make it a ‘Fragrant pear’…
I have not seen Tsu Li called a ‘Fragrant’ pear… which is why i brought it up.
As for calling them Chinese Pears… as far as I can tell you coined that term…which i think is more fitting.
As far as i can tell the criteria for a Chinese pear to be a ‘Fragrant Pear’ is the crossing with the Euro pear which gives ethyl decadienoate from the Euro pear and hence aroma.
Not sure how Tsu Li doesnt fit this criteria.
Pyrus pyrifolia x ‘Tsu Li’
The fruit from this venerable Chinese variety can be large, with an elongated neck like a European pear. The flavor is gently sweet and aromatic.
Speaking of Large… perhaps Tony bought Tsu Li at his local store? If so why were they called Fragrant pears?
