Shinseiki Asian Pear

Shinseiki Asian Pear

A beautiful, yellow, early ripening Japanese variety, Shinseiki Asian Pear Tree is sweet, flavorful and refreshingly juicy. Chilled,  it’s better than a soda pop on a hot summer day. One of our most productive and reliable varieties, Shinseiki Asian Pear ripens in late August.

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Latin Name: Pyrus pyrifolia
Site and Soil: Asian Pears like full to half day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Grafted onto semi-dwarfing rootstock.
Pollination Requirements: For cross-pollination, plant two Asian Pear varieties or one Asian Pear and an early blooming European variety like Ubileen or Rescue.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 25° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet, flavorful, juicy
Fruit Skin: Yellow
Fruit Size: Medium-large
Bloom Time: Early April
Ripening Time: Late August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Asian Pears are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have also not experienced significant insect problems with our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4-9