20th Century Pear

Pear 'Nijisseiki'

Also called Nijisseiki Asian Pear

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

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Cream

HEIGHT:
4-5 m

SPREAD:
4-5 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


More than one cultivar must be planted in order to facilitate the best pollination and subsequent fruit production.

Other Asian pears and 'Bartlett' are compatible. 

Additional Notes about 20th Century Pear:


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

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Upright
Rounded
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Herbal/edible garden