Click here for Pear Care Guide Pyrus pyrifolia – Daisui Li Asian Pear Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Pears to CA or Europe. Daisui Li is a high-yielding Asian pear known for producing very large (up to a pound) to medium-sized fruits. It ripens after Bartlett and Shinko, with white, crispy, and juicy flesh. The fruit can be stored for up to 6 months at 32°F and is excellent for making dried pears. Introduced by Ben T. Iwakin of the University of California in 1985, it has a spreading shape and ornamental value. It is resistant to fire blight. Parentage: A cross between the Japanese pear Kikusui and the Chinese pear Tse Li. Planting Requirements: Space: 10-foot circle on semi-dwarfing rootstock, 15-foot circle on standard rootstock. Zones: 4-8. Plant Characteristics: Disease Resistance: Very Good Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Very Good Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Fair No Spray: Very Good Salt Tolerance: Good Fresh for Kids: Good Deer Resistance: Poor Thorns: No Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: No We aim to provide the most accurate information, but welcome your comments and opinions.
