I am not advocating additional planting of oriental pear trees but want to tell the truth about these trees. In an April 2 article, it was stated that these trees “have thorns strong enough to ...

Yet, despite their popularity in the West, Bartlett pears are rare in Asia. The Asian palate tends to favor the thousands of pear varieties grown throughout the continent, such as Hosui ...

Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && LYNN TWP., Pa. - If you're a fan of the fruit known as the Asian pear, this is a great time of year. The harvest has begun at an orchard in the Lehigh ...

Nevertheless, they all share a spectacular crunchiness, which makes them ideal for winter salads like the one below from Iron Chef and Asian-pear aficionado Masaharu Morimoto. --Robin Raisfeld ...

You can't miss the sight of those white-flowered trees each spring - or their unpleasant smell either. Here's why they seem to be everywhere.