Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinko'
Heavy-bearing Shinko is the Asian pear most resistant to fire blight. Its medium-to-large, brownish-green fruit has a rich, sweet flavor.
Ripens in October. The Shinko Asian Pear tree is also called an apple pear.
Pears from this Asian Pear tree are shaped more like an apple than a pear. This pear tree produces fruit that has brownish-green skin. The flavor of the Shinko Asian Pear tree is rich and sweet.
This Asian pear tree needs to be planted with a second pear tree variety for pollination. * Deer May Browse *
Photo courtesy of: Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Fruit Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
10' - 20' |
| Spread |
8' + |
| Shape |
Standard Upright & Spreading Canopy |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds its leaves just before colder weather |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Pollinator Friendly |
Yes |
| Fruit |
(rounded shape) Sweet & Rich Flavor |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
