What Asian pear tree do I have?

Plum · February 10, 2019, 4:28pm

I bought a house with an Asian pear tree and I’m trying to figure out which variety it is. From my research I believe it to be 20th century or shinseiki. I’m in zone 10a. It’s a great producer and it’s the only one in the yard.

Thanks.

Plum · February 11, 2019, 5:44am

Any tips to tell the difference?

speedster1 · February 11, 2019, 11:56am

Shinseiki is probably a good guess. It’s super popular and common and easily found most everywhere including big box stores. It’s round and can get light colored when ripe. It’s a good pear overall.

Zafak · February 12, 2019, 2:30pm

Its a tough call but I would say that looks like Shinseiki to me. My Shinseiki is lighter yellow like yours, while my 20th century is usually a little bit darker by the time they are ready to be picked. Shinseiki grew more vigourously and fruits a lot heavier than 20th century for me as well.