Description
A reliable variety of Asian pear. It bears heavy yields of golden-bronze, medium-large round fruits with sweet, richly flavored flesh and crisp texture. Its fruits ripen from mid-August to September and store well for 2-3 months. Shinko Asian Pear exhibits excellent resistance to fire blight making it a great tree for your organic garden. Hardy to Zones 5-9. Requires pollination with another variety of Asian pear.
Latin name: Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Shinko’ (Shinko Asian Pear)
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil. Plant in ½ day to full sun.
Bearing Age: 3-5 years
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf
Size at Maturity: 12-15′ in height-smaller with summer pruning
Bloom time: Spring
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-pollinating; better with cross-pollination from another Asian Pear variety
Ripening Time: Late summer to early fall
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to fire blight, aphids, and codling moths. Regular pest management recommended.
Hardiness (Temp): -10 to 0°F
USDA Zone: Zones 6-9
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