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Korean Giant

Also known as Olympic, Dan Bae, Okusankichi

The short answer

Korean Giant grows in USDA zone 5[1]. It needs a pollination partner[1].

Growing facts

Korean Giant growing facts
Chill requirementNot published for this variety
HardinessUSDA zone 5[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 3[1]
Harvest windowOctober[1]
Years to bearing2–3 years[1]
Korean Giant pearSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Korean Giant blooms in group 3. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Needs a pollinizer; cross-pollinates with other Asian pears such as Shinseiki and Shinko.[1]
  • Hardy to USDA zone 5; ripens in mid-October in the Pacific Northwest.[1]
  • A late-blooming Asian pear in the nursery pollination chart.[3]

A year with your Korean Giant

When the work happens for a pear in USDA zone 5, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Pear in zone 5
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See the full month-by-month pear calendar for zone 5 →

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Questions

What hardiness zones suit Korean Giant?
Korean Giant grows in USDA zone 5.
Is Korean Giant self-pollinating?
No — Korean Giant needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Raintree Nursery. Korean Giant Asian Pear — variety page — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Burnt Ridge Nursery. Asian pear pollination chart — accessed July 2026