Asian pear varieties for the Gulf South
7 varieties, 250–500 chill hours. Sorted from lowest chill. Pollination: Better with a second pear.
Look up the chill hours for your zip and pick varieties that need no more than your low estimate.
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| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinseiki | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Ya Li | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Hosui | 300 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Chojuro | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Shinko | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| 20th Century (Nijisseiki) | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Kosui | Not rated | 6-9 | listed |