20th Century Nijisseiki Asian Pear – 15 Gallon ( 4 – 5 ft. )

Botanical Name  Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Nijisseiki’ Also Known As  Nashi Pear | Chinese Pear | 20th Century Pear | Japanese Pear | Sand Pear | Korean Pear | Taiwanese Pear | Apple Pear | Nijisseiki Pear | 二十世纪亚洲梨 | 水晶梨 Specifications USDA Zone  Light Needs  Watering Needs  Leaves  Life Cycle  Avg. Mature Size  Growth Rate  Bloom Time  Flower Color  Harvest Season  Years to Bear  5 – 10Partial – Full SunRegularlyDeciduousPerennial12′ Tall and 12′ WideModerateSpringWhiteSummer – Fall1st Year (Nijisseiki, “Apple Pear”) Juicy, sweet, mild flavored fruit is crisp like an apple. Early to mid-August in Central CA. Keeps well. Easy to grow, heavy bearing small tree. 300-400 hours. Self-fruitful or pollenized by Shinseiki, Bartlett, or other.