'Shinseiki' (meaning "New Century"), is a an increasingly popular fruit tree.
'Shinseiki' demonstrates a remarkable adaptability, making it a viable choice for the Irish gardener.
Characteristics of the 'Shinseiki' Asian Pear:
Shinseiki' produces medium to large, round fruits, much like an apple in shape. The skin is typically smooth, thin, and a greenish-yellow, often with a subtle russet. The creamy white flesh is famously crisp, juicy, and sweet with a mild, sometimes slightly spicy flavour.
Unlike European pears that ripen off the tree, 'Shinseiki' is best enjoyed when tree-ripened. It also boasts good storage qualities, often keeping well for several months.
'Shinseiki' is often described as partially to fully self-fertile, planting another Asian pear variety (or even some European pear varieties with a similar bloom time) is highly recommended to ensure a more abundant crop.
'Shinseiki' Asian pears thrive in full sun, needing at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production.
A sheltered, frost-free position is also beneficial, protecting the early blossoms from late spring frosts.
In Ireland Asian Pear is relatively unknown although there are trees producing fruit in Wicklow.Asian Pear seems to be doing well in the U.K and is sold in several nurseries.
Nijisseiki(20th Century) is known for its sweet, juicy, and crisp flesh.
Medium sized, green-yellow skin
An easy to grow heavy bearer.
Blooms in spring and ripens fruit mid to late August.
Partially self fertile but will produce more fruit when pollinated by another Asian or European Pear.
In Ireland Asian Pear is relatively unknown It seems to be doing well in the U.K and is sold in several nurseries.
Kosui is known for its sweet, juicy, and crisp flesh with a russeted, copper-bronze colored skin. Kosui Asian pears are relatively early ripening, often ready for harvest in mid to late July, and are partially self-fertile, though pollination by another pear variety can increase yield.