Asian Pear 'Nijisseiki'

Asian Pear 'Nijisseiki'

The medium greenish-yellow fruit of ‘Nijisseiki’ 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.
  • Full Sun
  • Oval/Rounded
  • Partner Pollination
  • Pruning
Categories: Asian Pear
  • Variety Type

    QLD Fruiting

  • Variety

    Asian Pear

  • Pollination

    Can be partially self-fertile, but ‘Williams’ or ‘Beurre Bosc’ may increase yield.

  • Tree Size

    4 x 4 metres.

  • Skin

    Yellowish-green with obvious lenticels.

  • Flesh

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

  • Flavour

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