NASHI PEAR, Pyrus pyrifolia

Also known as an Asian Pear this fruit combines the juiciness of a pear with the crispness of an apple. The taste is similar to a pear but is much sweeter. Fantastic storage qualities.

Nashi Pear - Kosui

Small, flat, bronze russet, early maturing, high quality sweet fruit. Nashi's combine the crunchiness of an apple and the sweetness of a pear.

Nashi Pear - Hosui

A very large, juicy, sweet, low acid, bronze-skinned pear that is one of the most popular varieties. Hosui is partially self-pollinating however will benefit from cross pollination with Kosui.

Nashi - Yali Pear

The Yali pear has very white, very juicy and very sweet flesh, with a satisfying crunch to it. The skin and the flesh texture is smooth making it a scrumptious delight. It pollinates well with all other nashis.

Nashi Pear - China

Very low chill selection that has acclimatised to the subtropical areas of northern NSW. The quality is inferior to other Nashi varieties but it is excellent as a cooking pear.

Nashi Pear - Shinseiki

Round, medium to large, yellow fruit. Crisp creamy white flesh; mild, sweet flavour. Tastes best when tree ripened. Hangs on the tree in good condition for 4 - 6 weeks. Vigorous and spreading. Self-pollinating with a lower chill requirement than most.

Nashi Pear - Nijiseiki

A heavy bearing spreading variety. Medium sized round fruit of excellent eating quality with yellowish green clear skin and moderate sugar content. This variety appears to set fruit without pollination however the fruit is smaller.

175mm | $22.75 AU | In Production | Requires cross pollination from a shinseiki - kosui or hosui

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