Large golden brown russetted skin. Highly productive, good keeper until spring. Taste test winner. Shinko Asian Pear fruits are very sweet and juicy. Fire blight resistant. Zone 5-9.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. 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. Ripens late. 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.
CHILL HOURS: 450 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Fire blight resistant.
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*
