Tsu Li Asian Pear Tree
Tsu Li is an early blooming Asian Pear that makes a great pollenizer for other early blooming varieties. Fruits are golden-yellow with a tapered neck and sweet, crisp and juicy flesh. A perfect treat on a late summer’s day!
Latin Name: Pyrus pyrifolia
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 calleryana produces trees 10′-15′ in height. and 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: 10-15 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet, crisp, juicy
Fruit Skin: Golden-yellow
Fruit Size: Large
Bloom Time: Early April
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Resistant to fire-blight.
USDA Zone: 4-9