Atago Asian Pear European Pear flavorful pear with a beautiful

flavorful pear with a beautiful brownish russetted skin and a crunchy texture

A sweet and tart mixture of flavors makes it good for fresh eating

Both a productive root crop and an important medicinal ingredient in Chinese traditional treatments

Ripening Time: Summer

Atago Asian Pear European Pear flavorful pear with a beautifulPyrus pyrifolia 'Atago' A substantial crop of large, high quality, delicious fruit ripens late in the season. Atago has been a star in the Mt. Vernon trials. Unlike some Asian pears that like it hot, light tan Atago develops sweet, juicy flavor even in cooler summer weather. Shows fireblight resistance in some growing areas. Less tolerant of wide swings of temperature during spring than many other Asian pear varieties. Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5 Chill