Asian Pear. One of the Best Backyard Fruit Trees

Asian Pear aka Apple Pear. Check out my friend John's 15 year old tree!

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  • @galacticbutterfly5590
    @galacticbutterfly55902 жыл бұрын

    5:10 .......🤯🤸‍♀️😬🤸‍♀️🤪🤯 i have a great appreciation for asian pears now

  • @user-nt5pi4sy2l
    @user-nt5pi4sy2l2 жыл бұрын

    Pears are underrated compared to other fruit. Wonderful taste. Thank you for another great video!

  • @stephenknob7540
    @stephenknob75402 жыл бұрын

    The pears look great!! Dont make me say it, but so do your devil horns! Woot!! Have a great day handsome. Stephen

  • @bill90405
    @bill904052 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @jvp714
    @jvp7142 жыл бұрын

    2:10 fun fact yellow jackets eat fermented fruit in the fall and get drunk. That's why they're so aggressive in the fall, they're looking for a bar fight.

  • @ab-zg8pt

    @ab-zg8pt

    2 жыл бұрын

    💀💀💀

  • @potatopotatoeOG

    @potatopotatoeOG

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣no wonder the Amarula trees have hornet nests on them..those buggers are ready for the next open season.

  • @stepps511
    @stepps5112 жыл бұрын

    Super informative! Fun, too, to watch you doing what you love.

  • @Johnnykeys100
    @Johnnykeys1002 жыл бұрын

    I'm really enjoying your videos, and learning a lot. Thank you for the excellent information and content.

  • @marcpicou1935
    @marcpicou19352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video.

  • @jack6964
    @jack69642 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video Mark! Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertwilhelm7002
    @robertwilhelm70022 жыл бұрын

    Mark, I have always loved Asian pears and I bet picking them fresh is even better! Not only are they sweet but very juicy. Thanks for the info on the trees and your continuing excellent videos. Love your passion for the natural world.

  • @ivandouglas-happyhealthyli3405
    @ivandouglas-happyhealthyli34052 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, Mark.

  • @erosleroi7638
    @erosleroi76382 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE pears and dearly miss the pear tree I had in Lebanon, PA. One year my neighbor made pear brandy with the fruit. I wish I had the space for a fruit tree now. Thanks for sharing !

  • @texasrascle
    @texasrascle2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video, Mark...I didn't realize they do multiple-type grafts. That's a great looking tree.

  • @shelfaz2007
    @shelfaz20072 жыл бұрын

    Recently started following your channel. Like your pace and knowledge of gardening.

  • @georgesofield4596
    @georgesofield45962 жыл бұрын

    Very informative grafting trees had no idea about the pollination!!!

  • @BARBSCOUNTRYHOME999
    @BARBSCOUNTRYHOME9992 жыл бұрын

    I love Asian pears I want one lol. Your friends tree is Amazing.. Great video mark! ☺

  • @johngiltzow4764
    @johngiltzow47642 жыл бұрын

    Great video and info

  • @thewjs3738
    @thewjs37382 жыл бұрын

    Mark, nice information in your video!

  • @luckybarrel7829
    @luckybarrel78292 жыл бұрын

    This man knows what he's doing and I like it

  • @honestcomments6060
    @honestcomments60602 жыл бұрын

    I would consider getting one of these. I like the crunch of them and I guess they are sweet enough. We have a local pear that is insanely juicy and is as sweet as someone dipped it in sugar and I like those very much. On a side note, I recommend cleaning fruits more often on camera. I bet so many of the viewers would agree. (I had to, it was a moment begging to be noticed hahaha) I love the video and what I find most informative is the info regarding having two similar fruit trees for cross-pollination.

  • @tomcurtis197
    @tomcurtis1972 жыл бұрын

    Cool pear tree!

  • @cookingwithlie445
    @cookingwithlie4452 жыл бұрын

    The Best sir for to show Backyard Fruit Trees I support your channel thank you for sharing

  • @davyyang5912
    @davyyang59122 жыл бұрын

    Who knew taste testing a pear could look so scandalous 👀👀👀👀😆😆😆

  • @philiphoffman4740

    @philiphoffman4740

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @TyroneBeiron

    @TyroneBeiron

    2 жыл бұрын

    For the latecomers, it's the navel view before the polishing of the apple-pear at 5:11 time 'Mark'. All you need. 🤣 or wanted. Right there.

  • @luckybarrel7829

    @luckybarrel7829

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TyroneBeiron Thank you for your service

  • @jodyhazelwood2523
    @jodyhazelwood25232 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I get to make the first comment. Love fruit tree info and that gun show is helping my day go better.

  • @50Street21
    @50Street212 жыл бұрын

    They are the best. We have them in the area that I live in. Cheers! Darryl

  • @michaelfalso3380
    @michaelfalso33802 жыл бұрын

    Love asian pears!! I was hesitant to get a tree because I didn't want multiple but now I have no excuse :) Plus, they are usually so expensive in stores. Lately I've enjoyed pears more than apples!!

  • @suffolkguy
    @suffolkguy2 жыл бұрын

    Great little video!

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed! -Mark

  • @luludufuret4585
    @luludufuret45852 жыл бұрын

    Mark, not to mention the blooms in early spring….keep up the good work… Lulú

  • @yazz2jazz313
    @yazz2jazz3132 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info! The tree looks pretty and the fruit would be delicious!

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey YJ! Your welcome! I'm still eating the pears and they are good too! Have a great week! Best, -Mark

  • @todcarver1746
    @todcarver17462 жыл бұрын

    Great, informative video as your videos always are! So glad I found your channel Mark, jealous of your farm and gardens--could you do a video on your farms history I think that would be really interesting.

  • @BostonsRandJ
    @BostonsRandJ2 жыл бұрын

    Wise words about culling excess fruit. We got greedy, failed to cull ours, enjoyed watching all the fruit grow, wound up losing most of it because of all the snapped branches. Live and learn or just watch your videos! Cheers,

  • @gwgrote5
    @gwgrote52 жыл бұрын

    I am so impressed by your broad-based knowledge of anything that grows. When you go walking into the woods, I'm not sure who is more excited....you, or Holly? You immediately identify plants, trees, weeds, it's like your brain never shuts off. For your age, this is not normal. We had a local family-owned nursery that permanently closed due to COVID-19 and I'm not sure why since home sales, as well as new construction and/or renovations, are still booming. It might be the difference of the climate in MD versus MA. The owner did know some things, but wasn't like you, meaning a walking encyclopedia of botany, dendrology (yup had to look that one up) and horticulture. I never knew a fruit tree needed a "partner" or that it theoretically can pollinate itself (ie the whiptail lizard). Lastly, I've learned that Forest Hill, MD is a special place where rabbits lay eggs within your garden beds. Yes, Massachusetts rabbits nest in the grass or hills, but we don't have the ova variety. :o) You know I appreciate what you teach us....and I enjoy teasing you. Keep up the good work Mark! Galen

  • @Progressive_James
    @Progressive_James2 жыл бұрын

    Pace yourself, Mark! It's obvious that your subscribers love you. Don't burn yourself out before you even get your momentum. We want you around for a long time. :-)

  • @lionellayon6588
    @lionellayon65882 жыл бұрын

    Nice pear it looks sweet and juicy 😋😍

  • @kenac64
    @kenac642 жыл бұрын

    I love Asian pears with a drizzle of chocolate balsamic vinegar.

  • @EdgarPerez-yv7et
    @EdgarPerez-yv7et2 жыл бұрын

    They look real good 😌

  • @jfxl1977
    @jfxl19772 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Asian pears are the best! Beautiful trees too!

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! -Mark

  • @roy3779
    @roy37792 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mark! Really enjoy your very informative videos! Here’s something I’ve used very successfully as a deer deterrent: hang a couple bars of ivory soap in your tree. I did that with a small plot of purple hull peas that the deer were constantly browsing in. I drove stakes throughout the plot and tied pieces of ivory soap to them and they stayed out after that.

  • @johnlockett7080

    @johnlockett7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used Irish spring soap for awhile but eventually the deer get used to it so you have switch up the strong smell with another.

  • @roy3779

    @roy3779

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnlockett7080 Hey John that’s good to know I’ve only used ivory. But I don’t have fruit trees only small plots of beans or peas. But I’m sure if it was a steady thing they would get accustomed to that and you’d need to change. Thanks!

  • @jonathanaritonang2119
    @jonathanaritonang21192 жыл бұрын

    Love Asian pears, I grow them in my backyard. I garden in a zone 9

  • @Daley63
    @Daley632 жыл бұрын

    We purchased a home last year that included a very old Asian pear tree. It's huge! Last year, we were lucky if we could find a pear. This year, it's so prolific, a couple branches snapped and broke off! I understand fruit trees go in 2 year cycles? Anyway, enjoying the ones we can pick that don't have bugs! :-) Must look into that bulgogi recipe mentioned below!

  • @billyjackson400
    @billyjackson4002 жыл бұрын

    Delicious....Where's the brewery video... Did you get tipsy and no usable footage? LOL... I am loving the education... The Grafting of things and ages of varies, like tomatoes, was enlightening.. WE LOVE MARKY MARK...

  • @leftyla
    @leftyla2 жыл бұрын

    So jealous. I'd love to have that tree in my backyard. Those pears are kinda essspensive!

  • @brielgo
    @brielgo2 жыл бұрын

    Es una fruta deliciosa. Excelente información 😀👍🏽

  • @jolenesgarden6619
    @jolenesgarden66192 жыл бұрын

    Asian pears are so good! I don't remember the last time I saw them in the store though. Don't think I've seen a tree around here to buy, let alone a grafted one. Might have to order one or two online!

  • @gabbystorm2010
    @gabbystorm20102 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mark! That is a nice size pear tree and it looks loaded, we have one and for the past 5 years it has been struggling to even flower but last year it finally produced flowers but only on one branch and only one furry came out of it but it was so juicy, this year I am seeing a lot of flower bud and I’m excited about it, that means we are finally going to see fruit and more of it this time round, I’m not sure the type this is but it looks like a normal type to me. Unfortunately my pear tree gets some kind of worm like leach that feed on the leaves so I’m going to try some treatments that I found might work unless you might have a tip for me 😃. Also I have been tracking the tropical storm Ida and it’s making it’s way to you’re area, I think by tomorrow you will see the effects like I saw on the forecast that you’ll be getting heavy rain and some storms ⛈ and the amount is between 2.5 to 4in of rain 🌧 just a heads up for you. Thank you for showing you’re friends tree it’s beautiful and I hope that you won’t get the worst of the weather. Best Gabby.

  • @nancyliawoods
    @nancyliawoods2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this subed 👍

  • @potatopotatoeOG
    @potatopotatoeOG2 жыл бұрын

    Do note guys, if you have a highly productive tree..you will need to thin it A LOT! thinning allows you to have good, bigger fruit 4:25 he said it best

  • @KLAY1946
    @KLAY19462 жыл бұрын

    Do you make house calls? I'm sick and youve got the cure!!!

  • @Eric-kf6dy
    @Eric-kf6dy2 жыл бұрын

    Asian pears are also great to espalier. I love that look.

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric! Yes, they would be excellent for that. I like that look too! Thanks for watching/commenting! Eric, you have a wonderful week! Take care, -Mark

  • @51rwyatt
    @51rwyatt2 жыл бұрын

    Asian pears are a key ingredient in bulgogi, the delicious Korean grilled meat marinade

  • @galacticbutterfly5590

    @galacticbutterfly5590

    2 жыл бұрын

    For some reason im very drawn to this recipe you speak of

  • @rah62
    @rah622 жыл бұрын

    The one dislike must have been from a deer or a bee.

  • @danpictish5457
    @danpictish54572 жыл бұрын

    We have a lot of Conference Pears here but other pears are always worth considering.

  • @Art_911
    @Art_9112 жыл бұрын

    Jealous! Even though you "can" grow fruit trees up here in the high desert. The water requirement is beyond what we can spare. The drought never went away here. And seems like we'll have restrictions again. Great to know about the grafting!

  • @amysoddities
    @amysoddities2 жыл бұрын

    I planted one of the combo grafted trees about 10 years ago. It does surprisingly well in moderate shade in zone 8, although I do wish it was significantly bigger to get more fruit from it. My only real regret is that I did not keep the tags of what varieties there are. One of the varieties isn't very good, one is outstanding and the other is very good. I wish I knew what they were so I could plant another stand alone of the one that is super good. I do have several other asian pears, but I have heard that a common problem with asian pears is that their vigor is often lacking. So... still waiting on those. So if you really want asian pears, keep good records, and consider planting more than a few!

  • @Etym
    @Etym2 жыл бұрын

    I have 6 Asian pears love them. The pest problem we have is stink bugs the bite the fruits when small and cover the fruit with hard dimples from the bites.

  • @johnlockett7080

    @johnlockett7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a problem here too. We know to watch out for those dimpled spots - like biting into a pebble.

  • @edsterjune5607
    @edsterjune56072 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys keep rewinding the video to 5:11 ? 😖

  • @AA-ik4vs
    @AA-ik4vs2 жыл бұрын

    Those pears look delicious. So do the things growing on that tree.

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for watching/commenting. You have a great week! Take care, -Mark

  • @colleenreimer3639
    @colleenreimer36392 жыл бұрын

    I’m in love with that picture of Holly all guilty with the cucumber in her mouth💙💙! Hope you weren’t too hard on her Mark lol!

  • @ebybeehoney
    @ebybeehoney2 жыл бұрын

    I have to say my one experience with an Asian pear wasn't great - but you've convinced me to try again. However, I LOVE European pears. To me the only thing better than a good ripe pear is a ripe peach!

  • @mikenealon4042
    @mikenealon40422 жыл бұрын

    can these trees do well in low chill zones?

  • @ronzac55
    @ronzac552 жыл бұрын

    great informative video Mark! I love Asian Pear! Are you planning to graft this tree with other type of pears??

  • @dc0145a
    @dc0145a2 жыл бұрын

    We had a couple Bradford pear trees, but didn't hold up to our winters-weak branches.

  • @brfelix2873
    @brfelix28732 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mark, Sweet, sweet Asian pears. Even sweeter happy trails to you! We'll give that pear tree a try if we can find any around here. On the other hand do you or anyone grow cherries in your area? Nice video. Thanks for sharing! -- BR

  • @bryanconchas

    @bryanconchas

    2 жыл бұрын

    "happy trails" I see what you did there

  • @bobbyyounger7632
    @bobbyyounger76322 жыл бұрын

    Love Asian pears ! Mark, if I planted a 5ft tree how many years would it take to bear fruit ? Would it need a companion pollinator ? Happy trails

  • @JR-playlists

    @JR-playlists

    2 жыл бұрын

    Obviously you were paying closer attention to "happy trails" than the fact that he said they need a different type of A.pear nearby to cross pollinate. And all that sugar on the ground causes bee orgies! Watch it again.

  • @danpictish5457
    @danpictish54572 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tree and fruit, Mark. Would they grow in cooler climates? We do have lots of deer, especially the Red Deer.

  • @johnlockett7080

    @johnlockett7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    The tree is growing in US zone 6. They should be able to handle zone 5. The tree isn’t pruned for low branching in case the deer decide to visit. The trunk and branches were protected with wire when it was younger.

  • @donaldauguston9740
    @donaldauguston97402 жыл бұрын

    Mark, how much water does a pear tree require each day? I ask because water is becoming short of supply in the west. Thank you, DA

  • @carolparrish194
    @carolparrish1942 жыл бұрын

    I love asian pears but I have not have good luck with them.I waited 5 years to get fruit. They were beautiful and delicious. The next year the early frost got the blossoms.The next year a storm blew a large limb down and the tree died.Now every year The opossums and raccoons steal the fruit, even before the fruit is mature. I have had one good harvest in the 9 years since I planted them.I am thinking of putting a hot wire fence around of the tree.The only thing I can think of to keep the animals off.

  • @MrCsluggo
    @MrCsluggo2 жыл бұрын

    Who is this guy? Where’s the one with the overalls and no undershirt?

  • @joellenb8671
    @joellenb86712 жыл бұрын

    Here in Australia, we call them Nashi-pears. Regards. 🇦🇺🐨🦘

  • @alexiatorrez7680
    @alexiatorrez76802 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍😍

  • @Nulife23
    @Nulife232 жыл бұрын

    I've had two of these trees for a few years now. Yes the deer love them and hornets too. But for the last 3 years the fruit is so wormy. It's so sad...we live in the pacific northwest. I don't want to spray chemicals either...beautiful tree though...

  • @ladaveny1
    @ladaveny12 жыл бұрын

    I had an Asian pear tree. It got fire blight and was dead within a week. I would spray with copper fungicide if I were to try it again.

  • @celiavasquez895
    @celiavasquez8952 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the info, good to know. What zones does this pear tree have, my zone is 8.

  • @johnlockett7080

    @johnlockett7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    The tree is in zone 6 but a search says zones 5-9

  • @j.scottvanderbeck2849
    @j.scottvanderbeck28492 жыл бұрын

    I had thought about including some Asian pears I had canned last season, but didn't. Opened a jar yesterday and they're still crunchy. Deer are spawn of the devil IMO. At least they are in my garden. LOL.

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Scott! Well, why didn't you! lol I hate to admit it, but two of the jars are almost gone! Yeah, I'm a hog! lol I've gotta tell you, without a doubt, that is the best jam/jelly I have ever had and I'm not just saying that either! I guess you don't see fig jam/jelly on the market because lack of supply. Not sure. Maybe it's a regional thing and you see it in warmer climates. Deer.....Yes, I know what you mean. They roam this place even up close to the house at night. Scott, you have a great labor day weekend with your houseguest! Best, -Mark

  • @roxannern9393
    @roxannern93932 жыл бұрын

    I prefer a raw Asian pear to any raw apple any day! Getting 2 trees for my new orchard now. Oddly enough, if I must eat a raw apple, I prefer a Granny Smith.

  • @kennethlatimer4607
    @kennethlatimer46072 жыл бұрын

    Crunchy sweetness. South Florida compatable?

  • @johnlockett7080

    @johnlockett7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    Supposed to be zones 5 - 9

  • @binkman9
    @binkman92 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mark, Is there a way to prune the tree limbs that will reduce the weight broken branches but not reduce the harvest? Thanx

  • @amysoddities

    @amysoddities

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the book Grow a Little Fruit Tree, and/or Dave Wilson's video series on keeping the trees small.

  • @spiritbrother
    @spiritbrother2 жыл бұрын

    I have an Asian Pear tree, it's very productive. the only problem is that the squirrels love it, and eat every last pear on the tree!! they seem to attack it before the fruit is fully ripe. What can I do to prevent this in the future?

  • @douglasx6915
    @douglasx69152 жыл бұрын

    Without a doubt, they are indestructible and prolific. But, I just don't care for them. My favorites are Comice and Seckel. Seckels are particularly disease-resistant. Comice require an advanced degree, but are totally worth it.

  • @amysoddities

    @amysoddities

    2 жыл бұрын

    he's referring to asian pears, not european

  • @johnlockett7080

    @johnlockett7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is the owner of the tree. I had a Seckel pear several feet from the Asian pear. I’d chosen the Seckel because it was supposed to be disease resistant but when fire blight invaded my small home orchard, the Seckel died to the ground even though I did everything I could to save it. Besides, the Asian pear, Moonglow European pear has done well .

  • @NatureNvibes
    @NatureNvibes2 жыл бұрын

    😍😍🤩🤩🤗

  • @ab-zg8pt
    @ab-zg8pt2 жыл бұрын

    Asian pears are BOMB!!! Only thing better is Burmese grapes

  • @zinnialady5153
    @zinnialady51532 жыл бұрын

    😀

  • @Beregar79
    @Beregar792 жыл бұрын

    I know of applepear trees but I don't think anyone actually grows them here? Maybe I should look into it... then again I've barely enough space for a dwarf apple tree or two! Edit: How winter hardy is it?

  • @johnlockett7080

    @johnlockett7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    Supposed to be good to zone 5 at least

  • @timarendsmagician9951
    @timarendsmagician99512 жыл бұрын

    As far as pests, I have found the asian pear tree attracts ANTS...the larger black variety. They seem to like the newly ripened fruit. In fact, that's one way I know if a fruit is just about ripe...if the ants have attacked it.

  • @juantana7
    @juantana72 жыл бұрын

    Come for the gardening tips, stay for the bare feet.. 😎👀

  • @philiphoffman4740

    @philiphoffman4740

    2 жыл бұрын

    This man does not disappoint

  • @Mark723

    @Mark723

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@philiphoffman4740 Intelligence, charm and enthusiasm all rolled into one stunningly handsome package - what's not to like?

  • @digitalportraitist
    @digitalportraitist2 жыл бұрын

    Do you own shirts with sleeves?

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dave! lol yes! Would you rather me wear them? -Mark

  • @thomasmorgenstern9204
    @thomasmorgenstern92042 жыл бұрын

    Do they get aphids and white fly Mark?

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Thomas! Now, I can only speak to the northeast part of the country. You can have aphid issues, but they are typically not an issue or a very small issue. You can spray dormant oil applied at the green tip stage and reduce aphid populations a great deal as well. Thanks for watching/commenting! Thomas, you have a great labor day weekend! Best, -Mark

  • @juniorsir9521

    @juniorsir9521

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marksgardenlife5971 another way is by spraying soap water. This helps a lot.

  • @LaMaiStyle
    @LaMaiStyle2 жыл бұрын

    These are used to make kimchi

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi La Mai! I didn't know that. Interesting! Thank you for watching/commenting! La Mai, you have a great week! Take care, -Mark

  • @janakiranasinghe8160
    @janakiranasinghe81602 жыл бұрын

    can we buy a tree in canada

  • @marksgardenlife5971

    @marksgardenlife5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check with your local garden centers about that.

  • @selucks
    @selucks2 жыл бұрын

    🥵