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Nijisseiki (20th Century) Nashi (Asian Pear)

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Syn. 20th Century. Japan, chance seedling found on a rubbish heap in 1898 by Mr Kakunosuke Matsudo at Ishii, Chiba, P. pyrifolia.

  • Pollination Group:part self fertile, Conference, Josephine, Packham’s, Clapp’s Favourite, Chojuro, Kosui
  • Size: 4 to 5 metres when mature
  • Uses: eating
  • Harvest: early to mid March
  • Features: low chill, stores well

Description (accessed 30/3/15)

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