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Pear Nijisseiki

20th Century Pear (Nijisseiki Asian Pear)

This Asian pear has green to greenish-yellow, smooth skin with a firm, crisp, very juicy, sweet, white flesh, and a refreshing, tart flavour. Ripens mid-September.

  • »  Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'
  • »  An Asian cultivar with round, yellow-skinned fruit
  • »  Mild, juicy, crisp and flavourful
  • »  Very cold hardy
  • »  Ripens: Early September

7gal
$126.00
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  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:4-5 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fragrant
• Fruit
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Pear 'Nijisseiki'

Commonly served raw and peeled, Asian pears are too moist for baking.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pear 'Nijisseiki'

Other Asian pears and 'Bartlett' are compatible. More than one cultivar must be planted in order to facilitate the best pollination and subsequent fruit production.