Starking® Hardy Giant™ Asian Pear Tree
Description
About the Starking® Hardy Giant™ Asian Pear Tree
Discover orchard excellence with the Starking® Hardy Giant™ Asian Pear Tree, a Stark Bro’s exclusive and Stark Pick! This cold-hardy marvel originates from Korea in 1969 and boasts a reputation as the best late-season Asian pear, bearing huge fruits.
With a round shape and russeted, fawn-brown skin, each pear weighs a generous 12 to 15 ounces. Its resistance to pear leaf spot ensures healthy growth, even in challenging conditions. Plus, it can be stored for up to nine months in refrigeration, extending your enjoyment well beyond harvest season.
How to Grow a Starking® Hardy Giant™ Asian Pear
Declared the favorite fruit of Stark Bro’s President, and chosen as one of our Stark Picks, you’ll find the Starking® Hardy Giant Asian Pear is one of the easiest fruit trees you can grow. Disease-resistance and hardiness to zone 4 make this particular tree a reliable choice for your home orchard.
Select a sunny location with well-drained soil for your Starking® Hardy Giant™ Asian Pear Tree. Ensure proper pollination by planting it alongside compatible varieties. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and provide adequate mulching to retain moisture. Prune in late winter to shape the tree and improve air circulation.
Watch for ripening in October when the pears reach their peak sweetness. Gently twist or cut them from the tree, and refrigerate for long-term storage.
Survival Guaranteed!
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 | 700 |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 9 - 11' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 6 - 7' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
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.
