Peggy Asian Pear
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Description
A unique find! Discovered as a limb sport of Arirang Asian pear tree, Doug Keithly found a real winner. The fruit was noticeably different in that it ripened four weeks earlier and had a distinct shape and attractive russet color. He named the variety after the most precious thing he could think of – his wife Peggy.
The tree grows upright with a slight spreading nature. Its fruit is crisp and juicy with a green to golden yellow russeted skin. The fruit’s flesh is white with slight cream-yellow tint. Its taste is sweet and refreshing with a pleasant aroma. Fruit shape is more conical than most Asian pears. Fruit keeps well in proper storage — approximately 8 months. Discovered in 2003 in Yakima, Washington. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late August. Pollinator required: choose another pear variety like New Century, Hosui, or Bartlett. May be covered by USPP #29,880 or other patents.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late August/early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Juicy, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Crisp |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
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 compatability range of this variety before ordering.
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' |
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 50' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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.
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Is the Peggy Asian Pear fire blight resistant?? How does it compare to the Moonglow pear fireblight resistance wise??
BEST ANSWER: It has some resistance to fire blight, like its parent tree; however, if fire blight is a known issue in your area, then you may still need to prepare to control it to keep your trees in great shape.
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- Sarah D Staff on Aug 31, 2016
How do you keep deer from destroying the trees?
BEST ANSWER: We have several fruit trees including the "Peggy Asian Pear" - we also have
a huge deer population that frequent our property daily. We use post and
green fencing attached with plastic wire ties to thwart off the deer from eating our fruit. When installing - the fencing does not go all the way to the ground - we keep it off the ground
about 15 inches to allow us to mow around each tree and not catch the fencing with the mower. When we initially planted our trees we spaded up an area around the trees about 3 feet out from the trunk (6 foot diameter) - we also add mulch to keep the weeds and grass at bay. Be sure not to "Volcano mulch" - bad for the trunk. The green vinyl coated fencing blends into the landscape so it is rarely noticed.
a huge deer population that frequent our property daily. We use post and
green fencing attached with plastic wire ties to thwart off the deer from eating our fruit. When installing - the fencing does not go all the way to the ground - we keep it off the ground
about 15 inches to allow us to mow around each tree and not catch the fencing with the mower. When we initially planted our trees we spaded up an area around the trees about 3 feet out from the trunk (6 foot diameter) - we also add mulch to keep the weeds and grass at bay. Be sure not to "Volcano mulch" - bad for the trunk. The green vinyl coated fencing blends into the landscape so it is rarely noticed.
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- Wil I on Apr 12, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2017
Can I buy two of the Peggy Asian pear trees and will they pollinate one another?
BEST ANSWER: The same variety cannot pollinate itself. You will need another Asian pear or Bartlett variety with a similar bloom time in order for good pollination to occur.
One species cannot pollinate another; for example, a plum cannot pollinate an apple, and a pear cannot pollinate a peach. A fruit tree that requires a pollinator needs a different variety of the same species that has a similar bloom time.
One species cannot pollinate another; for example, a plum cannot pollinate an apple, and a pear cannot pollinate a peach. A fruit tree that requires a pollinator needs a different variety of the same species that has a similar bloom time.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Sep 8, 2020
How long to bear fruit ?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. This takes approximately 4-6 years to bear fruit.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Jan 29, 2020
Will the Colette pear tree pollinate with the peggy Asian pear?
BEST ANSWER: Dear Caitlin,
That is my hope, but I don't know for sure. My Asian pear tree is still so small that it hasn't flowered yet. It is planted right next to my Collette pear for that reason though.
That is my hope, but I don't know for sure. My Asian pear tree is still so small that it hasn't flowered yet. It is planted right next to my Collette pear for that reason though.
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- Paul R on Jan 13, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2018
Customer Reviews
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Asian Peaars are my favorite fruit to grow. (Carefree and reliable here in PA.
I have been a Stark Brothers client for over 40 years and have to say that the Asian Pear is my favorite and all my friends love them too. Pears and apples are trees easy to grow here in PA (The late frosts don't seem to bother the apples and pears because of their later blooming) I purchased 2 recently for my son for his new home. When I saw this Peggy Asian pear I had to get one for myself. I have 8 Asian Pears now.
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April 22, 2016
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Peggy Asian Pear
I purchased a Peggy Asian Pear in 2016 along with a Bartlett Pear. The Bartlett is doing fine but the Peggy Asian Pear died after the first year. I contacted Stark Bros. and they replaced the Pear. I planted the new pair in the spring of 2017 but it died again after only one year. I have four other fruit trees planted in the same area and they are all doing fine.
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Very healthy plant, quick producer
My Asian wife and kids crave Asian pears, wanted a giant Asian pear but needed a pollinator so Peggy was chosen when I got the Giant.
I could be because I have access to free compost through our city so use it heavily, but I Planted both last year, they grew well for one years growth, but this second year the growth has been amazing, I have never had such success with a tree. Seven pears set this year, I will be guarding them with a pellet gun from the squirrels and the kids so I get to try one. The new growth has been so fast and full, I will need to prune heavily this winter, and can't even imagine how many pears I will be getting after just two years of growth.
I could be because I have access to free compost through our city so use it heavily, but I Planted both last year, they grew well for one years growth, but this second year the growth has been amazing, I have never had such success with a tree. Seven pears set this year, I will be guarding them with a pellet gun from the squirrels and the kids so I get to try one. The new growth has been so fast and full, I will need to prune heavily this winter, and can't even imagine how many pears I will be getting after just two years of growth.
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June 22, 2017
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The best Asian pear you will ever eat!
The best Asian pear you will ever eat! Does wonderful in the PNW. Everyone who has had one has come back for more.
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September 6, 2018
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Pear tree
planted the tree and it's has leaves so waiting for the fruit It sure is healthy
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Reasonable tree
Size was reasonable based on description but on the low end of scale. Tree has grown reasonably so far.
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