Asian Pear breeds & varieties
10 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SPyrus pyrifolia
Origin: CN, JP
Apple Like SnapCrispCrisp JuicyEast Asian Pome
SNashi
Origin: JP
Category LabelCrispJapanese MarketMild
SHosui
Origin: JP, US
AromaticHighly AromaticJuicy SweetPremium Fresh
SKosui
Origin: JP
CrispEarly Mid SweetFine Grain CrispFine Texture
AShinseiki
Origin: JP, US
EarlyEarly YellowJuicyMedium Fruit
ANiitaka
Origin: JP, KR
FirmHugeLateLong Storage
AYa Li
Origin: CN
Chinese White PearCrispElongatedElongated Neck
AShinko
Origin: JP, US
Fire Blight TolerantGood StorageLateLate Russet
AAtago
Origin: JP
Giant LateGift SizeHeavy FruitLate
AChojuro
Origin: JP, US
Butterscotch AromaCaramel NotesDenseDense Flesh