Pyrus kawakamii
Evergreen Pear

Mature Height: 15′-30’
Mature Width: 15′-30’

Pyrus kawakamii, also known as the Kawakami pear, is a species of pear tree that is native to Japan. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that typically grows to 20-30 feet tall and wide. The leaves are simple, glossy green, and ovate or elliptical in shape. The tree produces small, white flowers in the spring, followed by small, edible fruit in the fall. The fruit is typically 1-2 inches in diameter and has a yellow-green skin. The flesh is white, juicy, and sweet with a slight tartness. The Kawakami pear is hardy in USDA zones 6-8, and it is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and it is often used as an ornamental tree or for its fruit.