Nashi Pear – 20th Century / Nijisseiki

Description

Nashi Pear – 20th Century / Nijisseiki

Pyrus pyrifolia

HEIGHT: Generally kept pruned to 3.0m to ease picking

WIDTH: 

*height & width at maturity

FRUIT: Medium sized round fruit with greenish yellow skin and crisp white juicy flesh, it has a mild flavour and smooth texture.

POLLINATION: Williams Bon Chretien, Chojuro, Sensation, Can also be partially self fertile.

MATURITY: Early March (Mid season)

DESCRIPTION:  This variety has good keeping qualities, and is eaten fresh. Low chill variety suitable for more temperate climates.

TOLERANCES: 

TREE CARE: Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth. Upright spreading tree.

PESTS AND DISEASES:

FORM: Upright becoming spreading

FLOWERS: White

FOLIAGE and BARK:

GROWTH RATE: Fast