---
title: 20th Century Asian Pear Tree
description: The 20th Century Pear Tree is an August ripening Japanese variety that
  is semi-self fertile.
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/20th-century-asian-pear-tree
type: product
sku: WOC467
hardiness_zones: 5 - 9
---

# 20th Century Asian Pear Tree

![20th Century Asian Pear Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1084/original/20th-century-pear-001.webp?1790462028)

Category: [Fruit Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/fruit-trees) › [Asian Pear Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/asian-pear-trees)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 - 9.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4-5' | $34.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 5-6' | $39.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (3/4 - 1" caliper) | $64.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (1" caliper - Fruiting Size) | $84.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (1.25" cal. - Instant Orchard Size!) | $99.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |

## Description

The 20th Century Asian Pear Tree is an August ripening Japanese variety that is semi-self fertile. It is a medium to large, round yellow-green colored pear of good quality and decent sweet taste. This juicy Asian Pear treat is great eaten fresh and it stores well for canning and preserving. The 20th Century Asian Pear will set a much heavier crop when planted with one of the other Asian pear varieties. Requires 400 chill hours. Will grow in zones 5-9a.

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Late Season |
| Fruit Color | Yellow-Green |
| Fruit Size | 2.5-3 inches |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Partially Self-Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | High Organic Content / Loam |
| Soil Moisture | Damp / Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp & Crunchy |
| Years to Bear | 3-5 |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/20th-century-asian-pear-tree: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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