Sand Pears

Asian pears, also known as "sand" pears for their slightly gritty texture, are different from the pears you'll find in the grocery store. They're rounder and have crisper texture, giving them their other common name, "apple pear." Asian pears can be grown successfully in North Florida and once established, they're also drought tolerant.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Hood Pear
• Q&A: How Do I Know When My Pears Are Ready to Pick?
• Q&A: Pineapple Pears

UF/IFAS Publications

• Growing Pears in Florida (PDF)

Other Sites

• Asian Pear--Clemson Extension
• Asian Pear Culture in Alabama--Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
• Home Fruit Production: Pears--Texas Cooperative Extension
• Home Garden Pears--University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Science