Kumoi Asian Pear Options
125cm+: 12L, 125-180cm tall, Pyro Dwarf rootstock, bush form and grows to 4-5 metres. Grown by Frank Matthews, one of UK's leading fruit tree growers.
Kumoi Asian Pears (Pyrus Domestica Kumoi) provide excellent eating pears and very interesting ornamental properties to add eye-pleasing aesthetics to any garden.
This fruit tree is SELF FERTILE which means it will provide fruit without the need for another pollinator. In plain English, plant it where you like, it will provide fruit although close proximity to some secret Government labs may influence your results!
Asian Pears combine the distinct flavour of pears with the crispiness of apples. If you leave them to massively over ripen then you have the advantage of peach softness and if you leave them longer still then you have the benefit of growing your own penicillin. A good addition to any fruit salad or even in some stir fry dishes and they make a great present because sellotape sticks well to the skin. Some people find Kumoi Asian pears to be an excellent surprise gift but only if you don't tell the recipient it is coming. If you own chickens then the Kumoi Asian pear tree has some fox deterrent properties in that you can hang a sign on it saying "Foxes Go Away".
Our Kumoi Asian Pear trees are supplied approximately 1.25-1.8 metres tall and arrive in bush form. At least that is the aim because if it turns up looking like a self-assembly kit then the couriers have been rubbish and broken it.
Expect a final height of around 4.0-5.0 metres although pruning or restricting the root spread with containers will keep final height lower.
The Kumoi Asian Pears will be ready for eating in September and can be kept in the salad crisper part of your fridge for at least a month, possibly three. Kept at room temperature you can keep for up to 14 days, 2 weeks or half a month, whichever is longest!
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. Corners of houses and fences can also suffer leaching issues so we advise against it.
