Atago Asian Pear Tree

Atago is a late season, russet skin Asian pear tree variety. Its name originates from the Atago region of Japan. Introduced in1928 by Ninomiya-Engei Testing Center. Atago pear trees are considered a cross between Nijisseiki and Imamura Aki varieties. The fruit is large, round, slightly asymmetrical with golden brown russet skin. It is sweet and juicy. The tree is vigorous and productive. It is a late season variety with its fruit ripening about 3-4 weeks before Ya Li. Atago pear trees have a long and profuse bloom period, making them a great choice as pollenizers. The tree needs very little thinning to get large fruit. It has very good storage quality. Atago pear trees grow well in cold hardiness zones 5-8.