Shinseiki Asian Pear Tree | Crisp Sweet Yellow-Fleshed Pear

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Ishiiwase Asian Pear Tree

Pear 'Shinseiki', Chinese Sand Pear, New Century Asian Pear

Self-Fruiting Asian Pear · Crisp & Juicy · Golden Fall Foliage

$189.00

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Description

The Ishiiwase Asian Pear is a classic, self-fruiting tree prized for its reliability and refreshingly crisp texture. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet rewarding fruit tree that delivers consistent harvests. In autumn, its foliage turns a brilliant gold, adding seasonal beauty to your landscape.

Self-Fruiting & Reliable: Produces fruit without a pollination partner, ideal for small gardens or single-tree plantings.
Crisp & Juicy Bite: Features medium-large fruit with thin, pale yellow skin and exceptionally crisp, fine-grained, sweet white flesh.
Vibrant Fall Color: Offers multi-season interest with stunning golden-yellow foliage in autumn.
Versatile in the Kitchen: Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and desserts, adding a sweet, crunchy element.
Well-Suited for Home Gardens: Has a moderate growth rate and manageable mature size (12-18' H x 10-12' W), responsive to pruning.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Oval leaves with serrated edges, vibrant green turning golden-yellow in fall.Flowers: White blossoms with pink stamens (early spring bloomer).Pollination: Partially self-fertile (plant with Shinseiki or 20th Century for best yields).Fruit: Large, round with thin golden-yellow skin and russet speckles.Habit: Upright deciduous with spreading canopy
Mature Height: 12-18 ft (standard), 8-10 ft (dwarf)
Mature Width: 10-12 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (12-18" annually)
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
Key Advantages:Crisp "apple-pear" texture.Exceptionally juicy.Prolonged shelf life.Ornamental fall color
Pollination Partners:Shinseiki Asian Pear.0th Century Asian Pear.Chojuro Asian Pear
Fruit Characteristics:Skin: Delicate golden-yellow with cinnamon lenticels.Flesh: Snow-white, buttery crisp.Flavor: 12-14° Brix with refreshing mild sweetness.Harvest: Late August.Best Uses: Fresh eating, salads, cheese pairings
Landscape Uses:Small orchards.Espalier training.Edible landscaping

Faqs

Q: Does the Ishiiwase pear need another tree to produce fruit?
A: No, it is self-fruiting and will produce a crop on its own. However, planting another Asian pear variety nearby can increase its yield.

Q: When can I expect the first harvest?
A: When planted from a grafted tree, you can typically expect your first fruit within 2-4 years.

Q: How is the texture of the fruit?
A: The texture is famously crisp and fine-grained, similar to an apple but juicier, which is characteristic of fine Asian pears.

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