Love asian pears!! I was hesitant to get a tree because I didn't want multiple but now I have no excuse :) Plus, they are usually so expensive in stores. Lately I've enjoyed pears more than apples!!
I would consider getting one of these. I like the crunch of them and I guess they are sweet enough. We have a local pear that is insanely juicy and is as sweet as someone dipped it in sugar and I like those very much. On a side note, I recommend cleaning fruits more often on camera. I bet so many of the viewers would agree. (I had to, it was a moment begging to be noticed hahaha) I love the video and what I find most informative is the info regarding having two similar fruit trees for cross-pollination.
2:10 fun fact yellow jackets eat fermented fruit in the fall and get drunk. That's why they're so aggressive in the fall, they're looking for a bar fight.
I am so impressed by your broad-based knowledge of anything that grows. When you go walking into the woods, I'm not sure who is more excited....you, or Holly? You immediately identify plants, trees, weeds, it's like your brain never shuts off. For your age, this is not normal. We had a local family-owned nursery that permanently closed due to COVID-19 and I'm not sure why since home sales, as well as new construction and/or renovations, are still booming. It might be the difference of the climate in MD versus MA. The owner did know some things, but wasn't like you, meaning a walking encyclopedia of botany, dendrology (yup had to look that one up) and horticulture. I never knew a fruit tree needed a "partner" or that it theoretically can pollinate itself (ie the whiptail lizard). Lastly, I've learned that Forest Hill, MD is a special place where rabbits lay eggs within your garden beds. Yes, Massachusetts rabbits nest in the grass or hills, but we don't have the ova variety. :o) You know I appreciate what you teach us....and I enjoy teasing you. Keep up the good work Mark! Galen
Mark, I have always loved Asian pears and I bet picking them fresh is even better! Not only are they sweet but very juicy. Thanks for the info on the trees and your continuing excellent videos. Love your passion for the natural world.
I LOVE pears and dearly miss the pear tree I had in Lebanon, PA. One year my neighbor made pear brandy with the fruit. I wish I had the space for a fruit tree now. Thanks for sharing !
Pace yourself, Mark! It's obvious that your subscribers love you. Don't burn yourself out before you even get your momentum. We want you around for a long time. :-)
Wise words about culling excess fruit. We got greedy, failed to cull ours, enjoyed watching all the fruit grow, wound up losing most of it because of all the snapped branches. Live and learn or just watch your videos! Cheers,
Delicious....Where's the brewery video... Did you get tipsy and no usable footage? LOL... I am loving the education... The Grafting of things and ages of varies, like tomatoes, was enlightening.. WE LOVE MARKY MARK...
Great, informative video as your videos always are! So glad I found your channel Mark, jealous of your farm and gardens--could you do a video on your farms history I think that would be really interesting.
Hey Mark! Really enjoy your very informative videos! Here’s something I’ve used very successfully as a deer deterrent: hang a couple bars of ivory soap in your tree. I did that with a small plot of purple hull peas that the deer were constantly browsing in. I drove stakes throughout the plot and tied pieces of ivory soap to them and they stayed out after that.
@@johnlockett7080 Hey John that’s good to know I’ve only used ivory. But I don’t have fruit trees only small plots of beans or peas. But I’m sure if it was a steady thing they would get accustomed to that and you’d need to change. Thanks!
We purchased a home last year that included a very old Asian pear tree. It's huge! Last year, we were lucky if we could find a pear. This year, it's so prolific, a couple branches snapped and broke off! I understand fruit trees go in 2 year cycles? Anyway, enjoying the ones we can pick that don't have bugs! :-) Must look into that bulgogi recipe mentioned below!
Hi Mark! That is a nice size pear tree and it looks loaded, we have one and for the past 5 years it has been struggling to even flower but last year it finally produced flowers but only on one branch and only one furry came out of it but it was so juicy, this year I am seeing a lot of flower bud and I’m excited about it, that means we are finally going to see fruit and more of it this time round, I’m not sure the type this is but it looks like a normal type to me. Unfortunately my pear tree gets some kind of worm like leach that feed on the leaves so I’m going to try some treatments that I found might work unless you might have a tip for me 😃. Also I have been tracking the tropical storm Ida and it’s making it’s way to you’re area, I think by tomorrow you will see the effects like I saw on the forecast that you’ll be getting heavy rain and some storms ⛈ and the amount is between 2.5 to 4in of rain 🌧 just a heads up for you. Thank you for showing you’re friends tree it’s beautiful and I hope that you won’t get the worst of the weather. Best Gabby.
Asian pears are so good! I don't remember the last time I saw them in the store though. Don't think I've seen a tree around here to buy, let alone a grafted one. Might have to order one or two online!
Jealous! Even though you "can" grow fruit trees up here in the high desert. The water requirement is beyond what we can spare. The drought never went away here. And seems like we'll have restrictions again. Great to know about the grafting!
Hi Eric! Yes, they would be excellent for that. I like that look too! Thanks for watching/commenting! Eric, you have a wonderful week! Take care, -Mark
I have 6 Asian pears love them. The pest problem we have is stink bugs the bite the fruits when small and cover the fruit with hard dimples from the bites.
Hey Mark, Sweet, sweet Asian pears. Even sweeter happy trails to you! We'll give that pear tree a try if we can find any around here. On the other hand do you or anyone grow cherries in your area? Nice video. Thanks for sharing! -- BR
I have to say my one experience with an Asian pear wasn't great - but you've convinced me to try again. However, I LOVE European pears. To me the only thing better than a good ripe pear is a ripe peach!
Do note guys, if you have a highly productive tree..you will need to thin it A LOT! thinning allows you to have good, bigger fruit 4:25 he said it best
I planted one of the combo grafted trees about 10 years ago. It does surprisingly well in moderate shade in zone 8, although I do wish it was significantly bigger to get more fruit from it. My only real regret is that I did not keep the tags of what varieties there are. One of the varieties isn't very good, one is outstanding and the other is very good. I wish I knew what they were so I could plant another stand alone of the one that is super good. I do have several other asian pears, but I have heard that a common problem with asian pears is that their vigor is often lacking. So... still waiting on those. So if you really want asian pears, keep good records, and consider planting more than a few!
Obviously you were paying closer attention to "happy trails" than the fact that he said they need a different type of A.pear nearby to cross pollinate. And all that sugar on the ground causes bee orgies! Watch it again.
The tree is growing in US zone 6. They should be able to handle zone 5. The tree isn’t pruned for low branching in case the deer decide to visit. The trunk and branches were protected with wire when it was younger.
I love asian pears but I have not have good luck with them.I waited 5 years to get fruit. They were beautiful and delicious. The next year the early frost got the blossoms.The next year a storm blew a large limb down and the tree died.Now every year The opossums and raccoons steal the fruit, even before the fruit is mature. I have had one good harvest in the 9 years since I planted them.I am thinking of putting a hot wire fence around of the tree.The only thing I can think of to keep the animals off.
I prefer a raw Asian pear to any raw apple any day! Getting 2 trees for my new orchard now. Oddly enough, if I must eat a raw apple, I prefer a Granny Smith.
I had thought about including some Asian pears I had canned last season, but didn't. Opened a jar yesterday and they're still crunchy. Deer are spawn of the devil IMO. At least they are in my garden. LOL.
Hi Scott! Well, why didn't you! lol I hate to admit it, but two of the jars are almost gone! Yeah, I'm a hog! lol I've gotta tell you, without a doubt, that is the best jam/jelly I have ever had and I'm not just saying that either! I guess you don't see fig jam/jelly on the market because lack of supply. Not sure. Maybe it's a regional thing and you see it in warmer climates. Deer.....Yes, I know what you mean. They roam this place even up close to the house at night. Scott, you have a great labor day weekend with your houseguest! Best, -Mark
I've had two of these trees for a few years now. Yes the deer love them and hornets too. But for the last 3 years the fruit is so wormy. It's so sad...we live in the pacific northwest. I don't want to spray chemicals either...beautiful tree though...
Without a doubt, they are indestructible and prolific. But, I just don't care for them. My favorites are Comice and Seckel. Seckels are particularly disease-resistant. Comice require an advanced degree, but are totally worth it.
This is the owner of the tree. I had a Seckel pear several feet from the Asian pear. I’d chosen the Seckel because it was supposed to be disease resistant but when fire blight invaded my small home orchard, the Seckel died to the ground even though I did everything I could to save it. Besides, the Asian pear, Moonglow European pear has done well .
As far as pests, I have found the asian pear tree attracts ANTS...the larger black variety. They seem to like the newly ripened fruit. In fact, that's one way I know if a fruit is just about ripe...if the ants have attacked it.
I have an Asian Pear tree, it's very productive. the only problem is that the squirrels love it, and eat every last pear on the tree!! they seem to attack it before the fruit is fully ripe. What can I do to prevent this in the future?
I know of applepear trees but I don't think anyone actually grows them here? Maybe I should look into it... then again I've barely enough space for a dwarf apple tree or two! Edit: How winter hardy is it?
Hi Thomas! Now, I can only speak to the northeast part of the country. You can have aphid issues, but they are typically not an issue or a very small issue. You can spray dormant oil applied at the green tip stage and reduce aphid populations a great deal as well. Thanks for watching/commenting! Thomas, you have a great labor day weekend! Best, -Mark