Description
This 3-tier espaliered Asian pear tree brings together three classic varieties—Chojuro, Shinseiki, and Nijiseiki (20th Century)—on a beautifully structured, compact tree perfect for fences, walls, and narrow planting strips. Asian pears excel in espalier form because their naturally crisp fruit benefits from increased sunlight exposure and improved airflow.
Each variety offers something unique: Chojuro produces richly flavored, caramel-toned fruit; Shinseiki yields smooth, sweet, refreshing pears early in the season; and Nijiseiki remains a standard for bright, juicy, crisp Asian pears with exceptional productivity. Together, they create a long season of high-quality fruit and year-round ornamental appeal.
Grafted onto a dwarfing Asian pear rootstock, this espalier stays compact, bears early, and is easy to train. All three varieties bloom in mid-season and provide reliable cross-pollination directly on the tree.
Overview
- Three Asian pear varieties on one espaliered tree: Chojuro, Shinseiki & Nijiseiki.
- Elegant 3-tier structure ideal for fences, courtyards, and small urban gardens.
- Dwarfing rootstock keeps the tree compact and manageable for pruning and training.
- Extended harvest season with early, mid, and late ripening.
- Self-contained cross-pollination among grafted varieties.
Varieties Included
This espalier includes the following Asian pear varieties:
- Chojuro — classic bronze-gold Asian pear with rich, spicy, caramel-like flavor; firm, crisp texture and excellent storage qualities.
- Shinseiki — early-season yellow Asian pear known for its sweet, refreshing flavor, smooth skin, and reliable productivity; excellent fresh-eating fruit.
- Nijiseiki (20th Century) — one of the most famous Asian pears, producing round, juicy, crisp fruit with outstanding productivity; a long-standing home orchard favorite.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Pyrus pyrifolia
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: Dwarfing Asian pear rootstock
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically maintained at 6–8 ft tall and 6–10 ft wide when espaliered
Bloom Time: Mid-season
Ripening Time: Early fall, with staggered ripening depending on variety
Pollination: Self-contained among grafted varieties; additional Asian pear within 20–30 ft increases yield
Yield: Heavy cropping once trained
Pests & Diseases: Asian pears are generally resilient and less prone to disease than European pears
Additional Notes
- Nerdy fact: Asian pears are sometimes called “apple-pears” not because they are hybrids, but because they maintain a crisp texture even when fully ripe—an unusual trait among pears.
- Espalier improves fruit color and firmness by increasing sunlight exposure.
- Dwarfing rootstock increases early fruiting and makes training easier.
- Explore more pear varieties in our collection: Pear Trees
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