---
title: Korean Giant Asian Pear
description: Korean Giant Asian Pears (also known as Olympic or Don Bae) are one of
  the largest Asian Pear cultivars in existence with fruits up to 4.5 inches in diameter
  while weighing more than a pound.
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/korean-giant-asian-pear
type: product
sku: WOC-568
hardiness_zones: 5 - 9
---

# Korean Giant Asian Pear

![Korean Giant Asian Pear](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1403/original/korean-giant-001.webp?1790462169)

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.
**New arrival.**

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| +/-6' (1-1.25" caliper - Instant Orchard) | $99.95 | Pre-order | 12/15/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |

## Description

Korean Giant Asian Pears (also known as Olympic or Don Bae) are one of the largest Asian Pear cultivars in existence with fruits up to 4.5 inches in diameter while weighing more than a pound. They are not only huge but they are very delicious! The skin is a beautiful golden brown with white flesh that is buttery sweet, delightfully crisp, and extremely juicy. They require a pollinator, such as Shinko or Hosui. Requires 400-500 chill hours and grows in zones 5-9.

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Fruit Color | Golden Brown |
| Fruit Size | 3.5-4.5 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Requires Pollinator |
| Ripens/Harvest | October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | High Organic Content / Loam |
| Soil Moisture | Damp / Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Buttery & Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp & Crunchy |
| Years to Bear | 3-5 |

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- [Chojuro Asian Pear Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/product/chojuro-asian-pear-tree)
- [Shinseiki Asian Pear Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/product/shinseiki-asian-pear-tree)
- [Shinko Asian Pear Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/product/shinko-asian-pear-tree)

## How to order

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

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