Nashi variety: Chojuro
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear - Chojuro variety
| Origin | Japan (1889), chance seedling of Mr Tatsujiro Toma. P. pyrifolia |
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| Tree | Moderate vigour, spreading, susceptible to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora). Smallish ovate leaf, with medium serrations and pointed tips. |
| Chilling requirement | Moderate. |
| Blossom and pollination | Early mid season. Shinsui, Kosui, Nijisseiki, Hosui, WBC, partly self-fertile. |
| Fruit shape | Oblate, medium, easier to obtain good sized fruit. |
| Skin and flesh | Fully russeted, any scratch on skin turns black. Poor to moderate eating quality, rather tough texture, a bit gritty, high sugar, medium low acid. |
| Harvest | Matures with or just after Nijisseiki, mid season, 135-150 days after full bloom |
| Storage | Long, up to five months. |