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Gene Spears wrote:
> 
>         I have a Tsu Li asian pear that hasn't produced yet, but has
> beautiful spring and fall foliage.  I noticed that it's bloom time (a few
> flowers this year) doesn't overlap very well with the european pears I
> already own, so want to plant a companion asian for better pollination.  Any
> recommendations?
> I live in zone 6 (high elevation western NC - cool & moist).  Are all the
> asian pears as attractive?
> 
> gene
> spears@lmc.edu
> 
> 
All I've tried are beautiful in bloom, but their shape after limb sag
and breaking due to heavy fruit bearing don't compare to Bradfords. We
have a problem which has been mentioned here I believe, of sudden Asian
Pear death.
Also mine didn't like pruning and rewarded me with fire=blight. I've
tried Hosui, Chojuro, Shinseki. Barlett is the recommended pollinator
for Ya Li. Altho not an Asian, Moonglow has just become my favorite for
this area (never cool and hot frequently) replacing Orient (not an
Asian)  Chojuro is my favorite Asian. Doc Lisenby Zone 7to8 SCar.

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