Pear 'Shinko'

Pyrus 'Shinko'
An Asian pear cultivar with medium to large fruit with a brown to golden-brown skin
Yellowish-white flesh is juicy with a sweet flavour
Stores well
Ripens: September

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
4-5 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Shinko Asian Pear:

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

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Edible

Fragrant

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fruit

HABIT:
Upright
Oval

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green