Due to its extreme productivity, Nijisseiki Asian Pear is the most popular commercial variety. High quality, crisp, and juicy flavor. Mid-season ripening round greenish-yellow fruit. Self-fertile. Also known as Twentieth Century Asian Pear. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile, and one of only 2 varieties that are. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Thin fruit ruthlessly to 7-8" between each piece, especially during the tree's early years. Very early ripening. Fruit does not ripen off tree, so check fruit regularly to see if the stem releases from the tree easily when you lift it, and also check to see if seeds have turned brown. Mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 450 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Resistant to Pear Decline, Fireblight, and Collar Rot.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
