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Shinseiki asian pear trees

Pyrus pyrifolia
Shinseiki pears
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  • Picking season: Early
  • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 2

Shinseiki is one of the most popular Asian pear varieties, and well suited to the UK climate. The large fruits are a pale yellow colour with a firm sweet white flesh.

Shinseiki is also an attractive ornamental tree. The young leaves have bronze tints before turning green, the flowers are quite large, and the fruits also add to the ornamental appeal in the autumn.

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Pot-grown

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

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Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

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Growing and Training

Shinseiki is one of the most popular Asian pear varieties, and well suited to the UK climate. The large fruits are a pale yellow colour with a firm sweet white flesh.

Shinseiki is also an attractive ornamental tree. The young leaves have bronze tints before turning green, the flowers are quite large, and the fruits also add to the ornamental appeal in the autumn.

History

Shinseiki is not self-fertile, so will need another Asian pear such as Kumoi for pollination. Most European pears which flower in the middle of the pear blossom season will also be suitable pollinators, including Conference and Williams.

As with all Asian pears, Shinseiki does best if planted in full sun.

Once the tree starts bearing, thin the fruitlets in June, allowing one fruitlet per cluster. If you do not thin, you will end up with lots of small flavour-less fruits.


Shinseiki characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
  • Flowering group2
  • Pollinating othersAverage

Using

  • Picking seasonEarly
  • CroppingHeavy
  • Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
  • Food usesEating fresh

Problems

  • Disease resistanceAverage

Identification

  • Country of originJapan
  • Period of origin1900 - 1949
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourGreen / Yellow

Similar varieties

  • Benita Rafzas
    Benita Rafzas is an unusual cross between an Asian and European pear.
  • See also Kumoi
    Kumoi
    One of the most popular Asian pears, with a firm flesh and sweet flavour.

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2023.