{"title":"Grafted Asian Pear - Bare Root","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"grafted-asianpear-bare-root-copy","title":"Grafted Asian Pear - Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003eRead more information and download the Savanna Institute Asian Pear Growers Guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.savannainstitute.org\/asianpear\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE \u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e SHIP BARE ROOT PLANTS. Shipping will be calculated and charged at payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones\u003c\/a\u003e: 5b-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare roots can be shipped \u003cstrong\u003eMarch-May\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted Asian Pear Plants must be ordered in \u003cstrong\u003eBundles of 5.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur asian pear grafts measure 36''-60''.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWill it thrive?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Before you buy these asian pear....are you sure they will thrive in your soil and climate? To be sure, you should prepare a Compass Report for your farm at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canopycompass.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanopyCompass.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canopycompass.com\/map?layer=persimmon\" title=\"Persimmon Suitability on Canopy Compass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/3447\/7365\/files\/persimmon.png?v=1729090866\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Pear Descriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrafted Asian Pears\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll of our Asian Pears are on OHxF 97 Rootstock.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKorean Giant\/Olympic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eColor: Golden Brown\u003cbr\u003eSize: 3-5\" Diameter\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 12 oz + per fruit\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: sweet, butterscotch, crisp\u003cbr\u003eRipening for zone 5b: Mid to Late October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eShinko\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eColor: Brownish Green\u003cbr\u003eSize: 2-4\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 10-12 oz per fruit\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: Citrus, spice, juicy\u003cbr\u003eRipening window for zone 5b: Early to mid-September\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShinseiki\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eColor: yellow\u003cbr\u003eSize: large 1.5″-3″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8-10 oz per fruit\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: sweet, slightly tart, apple like\u003cbr\u003eRipening window for zone 5b: Late August - Early September\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTsu Li\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eColor: Golden-yellow with white flesh\u003cbr\u003eSize: large, with an elongated neck like European Pears\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: sweet, crisp, juicy, slightly floral\u003cbr\u003eRipening window for zone 5b: August\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeuri\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eColor: Golden-Brown Fruits\u003cbr\u003eSize: large, round\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: sweet, crisp, juicy\u003cbr\u003eRipening window for zone 5b: mid-late September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Recommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Planting Bare-root Asian Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Your Trees Arrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant bare-root trees before they break dormancy (buds begin to swell or open). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour trees will arrive wrapped in a plastic liner with the roots kept damp with moist sawdust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping trees cool before planting is essential. 40-50 degrees is a good target. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you cannot plant them within a week or keep them cool, temporarily plant the bundle of trees in a bucket and cover it with a medium such as peat moss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf planting into existing sod, make sure you kill any tall fescue, orchard grass, brome, or alfalfa within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea few feet of the planting area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 3% or hi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egher concentration of Roundup will work if applied in the m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorning of a w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earm sunny day (70F or higher if possible).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-seed the area with a turf-type mix of perennial ryegrass and fine-leaved fescue such as creeping red fescue, hard fescue, Chewings fescue, and medium Dutch white clover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor broadcasted seed, seed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grass at 10# per acre and clover at 1-2# per acre. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLay out and flag the field beforehand, using different colored flags for alternate rows.  A square grid will be easier to mow in future years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep trees in the shade always, and keep the roots covered and moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake just a few trees at a time out of the bag and put them in a five-gallon bucket with enough water to cover the roots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is only at the planting time; do not leave the roots soaking\/fully submerged for an extended period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole that accommodates the root system without crowding, folding, or bending roots around the sides of the hole.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune off stringy, dangling roots that hang too far below the root mass. Hold the tree with one hand and backfill with the other as you plant.  Hold the tree with the root crown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e even with the soil line.  The root crown\/crown is the point at which the rusty bark color on the roots changes to the olive green color on the trunk.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must not succumb to the temptation to plant the tree “just a little bit deeper.”  Planting any part of the trunk below the soil line will kill the tree.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm the soil around the tree first with your hand, then your toes—not your heel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Planting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have deer or rabbits in the area, apply a 5’ tall vented tree shelter and stakes (available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canopynursery.com\/collections\/all\" title=\"Canopy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanopy Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canopyfm.com\/nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree shelter is a very good idea, even if you don’t have any varmints to worry about, as it will make the tree become established and bear nuts sooner than it will without a shelter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree shelters will also save a great deal of pruning labor. Put tree shelters on the trees as soon as possible after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater the trees the first year, any time you go more than a week or two without at least an inch of rain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeed control is very important. Only a trained professional should apply chemicals. Your local NRCS office should have an up-to-date list of licensed applicators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing weed mats or landscape fabric cut into 3x3 foot squares is an excellent alternative to chemicals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 6” turf staples to secure the corners and edges of the weed barrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the grass between the trees short, especially while shelters are on the trees.  Tall grass\/weeds use a lot of moisture and provide a habitat for mice.  Mice nesting inside tree shelters almost always girdle the trees, which will kill them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe recognize these factors may be overwhelming, but we are here to offer support and assistance on your tree-planting journey! Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/john-canopyfm\/30min\" title=\"Talk to a tree expert\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eschedule a call\u003c\/a\u003e if any of these instructions need clarification or if you have any questions or concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canopy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Korean Giant \/ 36-60''","offer_id":51169592279349,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shinko \/ 36-60''","offer_id":51169592312117,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shinseiki \/ 36-60''","offer_id":51169592344885,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tsu Li \/ 36-60''","offer_id":51169592377653,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Seuri \/ 36-60''","offer_id":51169616527669,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/3447\/7365\/files\/iStock-941890214.jpg?v=1754917332"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.canopynursery.com\/collections\/grafted-asian-pear-bare-root.oembed","provider":"Canopy Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}