Pyrus pyrifolia 'Korean Giant' ~ Korean Giant Asian Pear proven-winners IMAGES: Mohamed Rezk

IMAGES: Mohamed Rezk

Falling leaves

The ruffled foliage emerges bright yellow-chartreuse with burgundy veining and matures to a mellow gold

Lightly sheared back after flowering to revitalize the plant if declined

mid-spring garden

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Korean Giant' ~ Korean Giant Asian Pear proven-winners IMAGES: Mohamed RezkKorean Giant Asian Pear is a fruiting deciduous tree with an upright habit and showy spring flowering grown for its extra large early fall fruit. The round dark russet fruits have frim crisp flesh with a wonderful sweetness and can weigh up to a pound each. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Korean Giant is resistant to fireblight and pear scab. Asian pears keep their texture when cooked, and store for long times. Korean Giant