Origin | Japan (1965), P. pyrifolia, Kikusui x Kimizukawase. |
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Tree | Vigorous, upright, sparsely branched with long internodes. Broad round oval leaf with attenuate tip, medium coarse serrations. Susceptible to black spot (Altenaria) |
Chilling requirement | Moderate. |
Blossom and pollination | Mid season. Nijisseiki, Chojuro (but it may be too early in some districts), NOT Kosui, and Hakko may be not too. |
Fruit shape | Ovate, small-medium |
Skin and flesh | Russeted golden brown, excellent eating quality, crisp slightly gritty, high sugar and acid. |
Harvest | Very early, 115-125 days after full bloom. |
Storage | Short shelf life. |
Appearance |
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties.