Asian Pear Tree (Shinseiki)

Description

Early harvest season – Tree is medium size – Fruit is round to oblong, uniform in shape – Skin color is yellow, and smooth with small dots of color – Pear is sweet and tender – Pollinizers are Chojuro and Bartlett.

Latin name: Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Shinseiki’ (Shinseiki Asian Pear)
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil. Plant in ½ day to full sun.
Bearing Age: 2-4 years
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf
Size at Maturity: 12-15′ in height-smaller with summer prunin
Bloom time: Spring
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating, but better with cross-pollination from another Asian Pear variety.
Ripening Time: Late summer
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to fire blight, pear psylla, and codling moths. Regular pest management recommended.
Hardiness (Temp): -10 to 0°F
USDA Zone: Zones 6-9