Nashi variety : Shen Li
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear variety Shen Li
| Origin | China, from Shandong and Hebei Provinces. |
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| Tree | Vigorous, upright. Large round leaf with attenuate tip, small to medium neat serrations. |
| Chilling requirement | Medium? |
| Blossom and pollination | Early mid season, possibly Niitaka, Dan Bae, Shinsei, Williams’. |
| Fruit shape | Medium to large, roundish, pyriform, rated better than Ya Li by the Chinese. |
| Skin and flesh | Somewhat similar to Tsu Li? Smooth with conspicuous lenticels, juicy and flavoursome, sweet crisp, pleasant floral aroma. |
| Harvest | Late, when green colour turns to pale yellow. |
| Storage | Quite good, probably non-climateric. |