Hamese Asian Pear is a refreshingly sweet, crisp cultivar of Pyrus pyrifolia that arrives earlier than most Asian pears, ripening by mid-August in zones 5-9. The trees produce medium-sized, yellow-skinned fruits with superior flavor and exceptional crunch, perfect for eating fresh or adding to salads. This hardy, productive variety thrives in full sun and moderate water conditions, reaching 14 to 22 feet at maturity, and requires a pollinizer to set fruit reliably.
Full Sun
Moderate
5-9
264in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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Hamese ripens first among Asian pear varieties, delivering its crunchy, delicately flavored fruits by mid-August when summer's peak is still in reach. The productive trees yield large crops of medium-sized yellow pears with juicy flesh and bright, refreshing sweetness. This is the pear to grab for your picnic basket or lunch box when you want to carry the taste of summer with you.
Hamese Asian Pears are at their best eaten fresh, straight from the tree, where their crisp texture and delicate sweetness shine. They excel in salads, bringing juicy crunch and subtle flavor to fresh preparations. Their early ripening makes them particularly valued for immediate eating and sharing at summer gatherings.
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Harvest Hamese Asian Pears in mid-August when they reach mature size and the yellow skin color fully develops. Pick fruits when they feel firm but yield slightly to gentle pressure. The early ripening of this variety means you'll be harvesting well ahead of most other Asian pear cultivars, often during peak summer.
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