20th Century Asian Pear Tree
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Starting at$64.99
$59.99Each
On Sale
Starting at$64.99
$59.99Each
Description
You’ll find it hard to believe a tree this beautiful can produce such an abundant crop. Its pure white flesh is ideal for salads and they’re “oh, so good” for snacking! Ripens in late August. Pollinate with another Asian pear. See more recommended pollinators below.
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Chill Hours | 350 - 500 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Mild, Sweet |
| Texture | Fine Grained |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
| Standard | 18 - 20' tall x 12 - 13' wide |
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 9 - 11' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 6 - 7' wide |
Recommended Spacing
The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
| Standard | 18 - 20' |
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pear trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
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Customer Reviews
16 Ratings
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1-10 of 16 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 10, 2025
Customer
Beautiful and Thriving. I recommend Stark Bros. to my family and friends.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 11, 2025
Skinny but healthy
This is the second time I bought this variety of pear tree. The first time was a bare root tree that, for lack of space, was planted in a very shady spot. It survived a harsh winter amazingly, but never did send out any leaves. This time I got the ez start which I immediately potted. Though a good deal skinnier than the first tree, this one came with leaves. Within a day the leaves unfurled and new shoots are growing at the nodules. I'm still holding out hope for the original tree, now replanted in full sun. I will never consider buying a tree from anywhere else.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 2, 2024
Asian Pear
20TH Century Asian pear has grown well over the two years I have had it. This year it yielded about 20 pears which were very sweet and tasty. Would recommend. Have always had good luck with trees from this vendor....
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 25, 2024
So far, so good, in the 21st century.
These pear trees grow pretty fast. Even had a tree after 2 years put on fruit. DON'T LET THEM that young. One had 7 pears, I cut all but 3. It was too much weight and when a storm came, it broke at the ground...rrrr. I didn't have patience and wanted to try some. Now I'm 2 years behind on that tree (I have 4 others). Not super resistant to fire blight, but they do seem to survive a touch of it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 10, 2022
2 Asian pears
Great packaging. Easy to plant. Doing well against Asian fruitful after first leaves eaten. Isolated with peppermint oil, flies stay away& now good leaf growth
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 4, 2022
Trees doing fantastic
The packaging for this one was done perfect it was in soil easy to transplant. The tree is doing marvelous. Im pleased overall.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 24, 2022
Excellent pears.
Delicious, and doing fine. Ive bought many from Starks, and will continue. Excellent products.
Rated 4 out of 5
Aug 16, 2023
Strong and healthy, but seem to grow very slow compared to regular bosch pear tree.
Rated 3 out of 5
Jun 22, 2024
Died
It died after planting IDK what was the problem, after planting 3/5 days was fine but started dying and now dead. I am so upset i was hoping from it.
Rated 3 out of 5
Sep 13, 2023
Slowly starting to leaf out, sadly this is the best of what we are seeing from the bare roots
Of the 10ish bare root trees we purchased this is doing the best. It's also the only bare root in we purchased that we have any expectations of being after winter.
After 3 months we have a number of points where this tree is starting to leaf out. My expectations were that we would see this type of growth after 6-8 weeks although it does appear to be thriving.
After 3 months we have a number of points where this tree is starting to leaf out. My expectations were that we would see this type of growth after 6-8 weeks although it does appear to be thriving.
It’s been on my wish list, and the bare root sale created a fantastic opportunity!
We love Asian pears, and I've ordered from you various times. I've always received quality trees and plants!
I have 3 Asian pears that have been productive for 30 years. Low maintenance.
My m.i.l. was Korean...she used it in a lot of food