Origin | Korea (1941), P. pyrifolia, Nijisseiki x P. bretschneideri, Ya Li. |
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Tree | Large and vigorous, spreading, productive. Large ovate leaf with attenuate tip, medium serrations. |
Chilling requirement | High |
Blossom and pollination | Early mid-season. Abundant pollen, self incompatible, probably Ya Li or Tsu Li, may be a bit late for Corella or Red Face, some overlap with Hosui. |
Fruit shape | Uniform ovate acute pyriform, large |
Skin and flesh | Greenish yellow, thin, tender, smooth surface, lenticels inconspicuous. White flesh, sweet, texture tender, crisp juicy, somewhat coarse, soluble solids 13%. |
Harvest | Mid season, similar to Niitaka, 157-165 days after full bloom. |
Storage | Medium, low chill injury when put into 0-10C immediately after harvest, browning internally, 30 days ambient. |
Appearance |
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties.