20th Century Asian Pear

20th Century Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) , also known as Nijisseiki Pear, stands as a modern classic, celebrated for its juicy, sweet pears. This pear tree guarantees a consistent yield of round, pale fruits, ensuring a delightful orchard experience throughout the seasons.

4-5′ Bareroot Grafted

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-9
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Requirements: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Low
Heat Tolerance: Good
Chilling Hours: 300-400 hours

Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile but better with cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Bloom Time: July-August
Flower Color: White

Plant Size: 10-15' tall, 10-15' wide
Plant Spacing: 15-20'
Growth Habit: Upright
Rootstock: Pyrus calleryana

Fruit Size: 2-3"
Fruit Flavor: Sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Yellow, smooth skin
Harvest Time: August-September
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store up to 3 months
Years to Bear: 3-5

Fire Blight: Moderately Resistant
Pear Scab: Resistant
Black Rot: Moderately Resistant
Armillaria Root Rot: Moderately Resistant
Pear Psylla: Moderately Resistant
Codling Moth: Moderately Resistant

Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: East Asia
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital