The tree's edible fruit is known by many names, including Asian pear, [2] Persian pear, Japanese pear, [2] Chinese pear, [2] [3] Korean pear, [4] [5] [6] Taiwanese pear, apple pear, [7] zodiac pear, three-halves pear, papple, naspati and sand pear. [2]

Apr 19, 2024 · Sand pear, also known as Asian pear, offers a variety of health advantages, including essential nutrients that support immune function, cardiovascular health, digestive wellness, and glycemic control.

Jul 1, 2019 · Florida pears are round and gritty inside, giving them the name “sand pears” or “hard pears”. Most agree that this pear is Pyrus pyrifolia. There are many different cultivars of sand pears. The pears in the grocery store are usually European pears and eaten fresh because of the soft, juicy flesh.

Sep 10, 2024 · Asian pears, also known as apple pears or sand pears, are a healthy treat that combine the best qualities of apples and pears. These fruits are a crunchy, sweet member of the pear family, but...

Aug 23, 2021 · In this article, I talk all about the Pyrus pyrifolia, commonly called the Asian Pear, Japanese Pear, Chinese Pear, Korean Pear, apple pear, zodiac pear, papple, Naspati, and sand pear. Yes, it goes by a lot of names!

Sep 4, 2023 · Asian pears, Pyrus pyrifolia, also known as apple, Chinese, or sand pears, are highly aromatic and tasty, and available in two different forms. The smooth-skinned varieties typically have green or yellow skin, and a mild, sometimes melon-like or floral, sweet flavor.

The rough textured russet-colored Japanese pears are more fire blight resistant than the smooth yellow or green Chinese pears. The Asian pear is crispy and juicy but tart compared to European pears. Some Asian pears can self-pollinate but will only produce about 15% of the crop.

Jul 5, 2017 · Good sources for sand pear trees in the northern part of the state include Chestnut Hill Tree Farm near Gainesville, Blue Star Nursery in Hawthorne, and Just Fruits and Exotics, located south of Tallahassee in Crawfordville.

Nov 6, 2022 · Sand pears ripen on the tree, or fall off when ready, and are delicious fresh. Unlike Bartletts, these pears are eaten when crispy and most people peel the skin since it is a bit tough. The fruit itself is sweet and juicy, with a crunchy, gritty (sandy) texture.

Oct 25, 2016 · Pyrus pyrifolia is also called Asian Pear, Chinese Pear, Apple Pear, Japanese Pear, Korean Pear, Nashi Pear, Nashi, Sand Pear, Oriental Pear, sandpäron and Taiwanese pear. It is a small to medium sized deciduous tree which has a pome fruit with pale dots and has brown or yellow, reddish-brown color.