Pears are one of the best fruits to grow in your front yard, your garden, or even a container (for dwarf varieties) on your property. This isn't just because pears are delicious. It's because caring ...

In recent years, an unusual wilt disease affecting Pyrus pyrifolia (pear trees) has been observed in various regions of Jiangsu, China. This disease appears to originate from the roots and then move ...

Our edible and very fragrant Mystery Plant (Asian pear, Nashi pear, Pyrus pyrifolia) is the fruit of a small tree which botanists place in the rose family. It is very much kin to apples, and the ...