'Nijisseiki' Asian Pear

'Nijisseiki' Asian Pear

Medium greenish-yellow fruit which combines the flavour, sweetness and juiciness of a pear with the crispness and shape of an apple. The fruit is best eaten when allowed to ripen on the tree. Precocious. Suitable for small to medium gardens.
  • Pick Of The Crop
  • Genus

    Pyrus

  • Species

    pyrifolia

  • Variety Type

    Fruiting

  • Variety

    Nashi Pear

  • Pollination

    'Williams' and 'Beurre Bosc'.

  • Skin

    Yellowish-green with obvious lenticels.

  • Flesh

    Creamy-white. Very juicy, crisp with good keep qualities.

  • Flavour

    Mild, becoming tart near the core. The fruit attains its best quality when allowed to ripen on the tree and enjoyed fresh.