Ya Li asian pear
Ya Li asian pear needs about 250 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 96% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 250 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 250 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for asian pear)
- Pollination
- Better with a second pear
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
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- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other asian pear varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Century (Nijisseiki) | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Hosui | 300 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Shinseiki | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Chojuro | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Kosui | Not rated | 6-9 | listed | |
| Shinko | 450 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Ya Li asian pear need?
About 250 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does Ya Li asian pear fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 250 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 96% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Ya Li asian pear need a pollinator?
Better with a second pear.
What USDA zones suit Ya Li asian pear?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for asian pear.