Chojuro Asian Pear Tree

Chojuro Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Chojuro’) is the Asian pear for people who want flavor: crisp, juicy white flesh with a distinctive butterscotch taste and complex, caramel-like notes that fully develop when the fruit is grown at home. A longtime favorite introduced from Japan in 1895, it produces medium-sized fruit with green- to yellow-brown russeted skin, high natural sugar, and a satisfying crunch. It also stores for up to 20 weeks under proper refrigeration, making it one of the best winter-keeping Asian pears. Ripens in late August, typically after New Century. Bears in 4-6 years.

A pollinator is required. Pair with another Asian pear such as New Century or Hosui, or a compatible European pear like Bartlett.

Butterscotch Flavor, Crisp and Juicy

Chojuro is known for a flavor you rarely find in a pear: rich sweetness with butterscotch and caramel-like notes layered over a refreshing, juicy crunch. The fruit is high in natural sugars, which is why it tastes so satisfying fresh from your own tree, where those complex flavors have time to develop fully.

Up to 20 Weeks of Storage

Few Asian pears keep as well as Chojuro. Properly refrigerated, the fruit stays crisp and flavorful for up to 20 weeks, so a late August harvest can carry you well into winter. For anyone who wants fresh homegrown pears long after the season ends, that is a real advantage.

Harvest When It First Turns Yellow-Brown

Chojuro ripens in late August, typically after New Century. For the best flavor and texture, harvest when the fruit first turns yellow-brown, and let it finish ripening off the tree if needed.

Why Growers Choose Chojuro Asian Pear

• Distinctive butterscotch flavor: caramel-like notes in a crisp, juicy white flesh
• High in natural sugars: sweet, satisfying crunch
• Stores up to 20 weeks refrigerated: one of the best winter-keeping Asian pears
• Introduced from Japan in 1895: a longtime favorite with real heritage
• Late August harvest, bears in 4-6 years: ripens after New Century