Pear — 20th Century or Nijesseiki NASHI
Pyrus pyrifolia '20th Century'
20th Century Nashi - Pyrus pyrifolia '20th Century'
A popular strong cropping variety. Superb eaten fresh, stores well.
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Fruit information
Maturity: approximately late February.
Fruit size: Medium to large.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Yellow/green with lenticels.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Crisp.
Flavour: Juicy and moderately sweet.
Storage: stores well.
Yield: strong.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self fertile but can also pollinate with Bartlett and Josephine.
Tree shape: Upright spreading tree.
Growth rate: moderate.
Height: 4m.
Width: 4m.
Leaf colour: deciduous.
Growing conditions: Prefers well drained fertile soils, tolerates full sun.
Disease: Can suffer from pear and cherry slug, fire blight, bacterial cancker, crown rot.
Comments: Generally thinning is required.
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