Olympic Asian Pear Tree

Olympic (“sweet pear”, also known as Danbae, Korean Giant, Arirang) is large, late season, russet skin pear from Korea. It is cross between Chojuro and Cheongsilri. Released in 1969 by Nationl Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, South Korea. The fruit is large with brown russeted skin, juicy, and sweet. The fruit ripens late, about 2 weeks after Ya Li. Tree shows medium cold hardiness. It grows zones 5-8. The Korean name Danbae means “sweet pear”. Arirang is a trademark name used by nurseryman H.S. Moon of Oroville, Washington. Marketed as Olympic by Fowler Nurseries, Necastle, California.