Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Kumoi |  Precoce Henin | |
|---|---|---|
| One of the most popular Asian pears, with a firm flesh and sweet flavour. | Precoce Henin is an early-season eating pear with a rich sweet melting flesh. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Asian pear trees Kumoi | Pear trees Precoce Henin | |
|---|---|---|
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive foliage | |
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
Using
| Asian pear trees Kumoi | Pear trees Precoce Henin | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | 1-3 days |
| Picking period | late September | mid-August |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
Climate
| Asian pear trees Kumoi | Pear trees Precoce Henin | |
|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Asian pear trees Kumoi | Pear trees Precoce Henin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | Belgium |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Flower colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Brown Gold Russet | Green - light Orange flush |
| Flesh colour | Cream |