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.

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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.