Nijisseiki Asian Pear Tree is one of the best-known nashi pear varieties, appreciated for its round golden fruit and exceptionally crisp juicy flesh. The flavour is sweet, refreshing and delicate, combining characteristics of both pears and apples.
This productive Japanese variety produces attractive medium-sized fruit with smooth skin and excellent eating quality when enjoyed fresh. The tree is vigorous, ornamental in blossom and well suited to orchard and garden cultivation.
Nijisseiki remains one of the most widely grown Asian pears thanks to its reliable productivity, refined texture and refreshing flavour profile.
Variety characteristics
Variety origin
Japanese variety discovered as a chance seedling at Ishii, near Matsudo in Chiba Prefecture, then introduced in 1898.
Origin
Period of origin
USDA zone
Flowering
Eating / keeping period
Use
Sweetness / acidity
Disease resistance
Self-fertility
Pollinator value
Ploidy
Origin and identity
Parentage
Chance seedling of Pyrus pyrifolia, exact parents unknown
Synonyms
Nijisseiki, Nijusseiki, 20th Century, Twentieth Century
Growth and adaptation
Vigour and habit
Medium to low vigour, initially upright then spreading habit
