Daisui Li is a high yielding Asian pear bearing very large(up to a pound) to medium size fruit ripening after Bartlett and Shinko.Flesh is white, crispy, and juicy. Can be stored for 6 months at 32 degrees F. Makes an excellent dried pear. Introduced by Ben T. Iwakin of the University of California in 1985. Spreading in shape with ornamental value. Fire blight resistant. A cross between Japanese pear Kikusui and Chinese pear Tse Li. Space 10' circle on semi dwarfing rootstock and 15' circle on standard rootstock. Zones 4-8
Plant Characteristics | |
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Disease Resistance | Very Good |
Drought Tolerance | Fair |
Heat Tolerance | Excellent |
Humidity Tolerance | Very Good |
Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
Shade Tolerance | Fair |
No Spray | Very Good |
Salt Tolerance | Good |
Fresh for Kids | Good |
Deer Resistance | Poor |
Thorns | No |
Plant Type | Tree |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Edible Type | Fruit |
Self Fertile | No |
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome |
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