Species and Cultivars

1. European Pear(Pyrus communis):

• Pear flavored, very soft and melting texture with persistent calyx.
• Susceptible to fire blight disease.
• Requires > 1000 hrs of chilling period.
• Varieties include Bartlett, Williams, B uerre, Hardy, Anjou, Comice, Conference.

2. Oriental/Asiantic or Japanese Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)

• Apple like flavored, crispy and juicy with deciduous calyx.
• Needs <1000 hrs of chilling period.
• Varieties include Pharping local, Hosui, Kosui, Chojure, Havana, etc.

3. Hybrid varieties:

• Leconte, Keiffer.