Heavy bearer of medium large, mild, and sweet yellow fruits. Keeps well. Good disease resistance (Pseudomonas & fire blight). Hybrid of Nijeseiki X Chojuro. Shinseiki Asian Pears are self-fertile. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early 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. Very early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 450 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Resistant to pseudomonas & fire blight.
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*
