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Growing Asian and European Pears Guide by Libertad Baum is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Pears are a medium-sized tree that can grow 33-56 feet tall and produce fruit. There are over 5,000 varieties of pears, including European and Asian cultivars. European pears were first grown by English colonists and some varieties can tolerate temperatures as low as -40°F. Asian pears have a crisp, juicy texture unlike European dessert pears and include Japanese and Chinese varieties. Pears require sunny locations with well-drained soil and pruning is needed to maintain an open tree structure. Cross-pollin

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Libertad Baum

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