Pear Asian 'Raja' (Pyrus pyrifolia) SN

If you like flavorful fruit, you will love the Raja Asian Pear Tree. This attractive, golden-brown Asian Pear is very sweet, richly flavored and simply, quite delicious. Very productive, disease-resistant, and hardy, Raja Asian Pear is a must-have variety for gardeners throughout the U.S. Site and Soil: Asian Pears like full to half day sun and well-drained soil.Rootstock Description: A vigorous and very productive rootstock for Asian Pears, Pyrus betuaefolia produces trees 10′-12′ in height. P. bet grows well in both heavy and light soils.Pollination Requirements: For cross-pollination, plant two Asian Pear varieties or one Asian Pear and an early blooming European variety like Ubileen or Rescue.Hardiness: Hardy to minus 25°F.Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in heightTaste: Very sweet, richly flavoredFruit Skin: Golden-brownFruit Size:Bloom Time: MarchRipening Time: SeptemberYield: 50+ lbs.Pests & Diseases: Asian Pears are generally quite disease r