20th Century Asian Pear

Scientific Name: Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'

Also Known As

Pyrus 'Twentieth Century Semi-dwarf'
Pyrus nijisseiki 'Twentieth Century'
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijiseiki'
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Twentieth Century'
Pyrus serotina
Asian Pear
Chinese Pear
Japanese Pear
Nashi Pear
Nijisseiki 20th Century Asian Pear
Sand Pear 'Twentieth Century'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

5a-8b

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20th Century Asian Pear plant details

20th Century Asian Pear is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF 20th Century Asian Pear

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: edible, edible fruit

GROWING CONDITIONS for 20th Century Asian Pear

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as the 20th Century Pear, this is a popular and choice Asian pear; the excellent quality fruit has yellow-green smooth skin with crisp, white, sweet and juicy flesh, the fruit can be eaten directly off the tree or kept in cold storage; in spring this tree literally glows with the bright-white flower display, pleasing green leaves on this stately 30' tree put on a fabulous fall display turning shades of bright orange and red, requires another Asian pear for cross-pollination and 400 chill hours. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Also known as '20th Century'. Very high quality fruit of medium size. Crisp, juicy and sweet with yellow-green skin. Ripens late August. Don't use 'Tsu Li' or 'Ya Li' as pollinators.