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Niitaka Asian Pear

Niitaka Asian Pear

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Niitaka'

Niitaka Asian Pear is heavily russeted with an orange brown color.  It has excellent size.  The fruit is juicy and sweet, and has more texture than most other asian pears.  It will keep in storage for up to four months.  The tree is more spurry and dense growing than other pears. 

Niitaka Asian Pear Pricing

Item # Description Price
638 Niitaka Asian Pear on Seedling root, Extra-Large 5/8" up caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

10-15 Feet

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Spread

8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-8

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Pyrus pyrifolia 'Niitaka'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Niitaka is one of the larger asian pears.  If it needs to be thinned, we suggest you clip or cut the stems when thinning or harvesting, since they will not "pop" off the limb like regular pears.  Asian pears in general seem to have less problems with pear diseases than most pears.  The trees are vigorous and upright growing.

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A Little History about Niitaka Asian Pear

Unfortuately Grandpa doesn't know his foreign languages very well, so he doesn't know what Niitaka means in its home country--- darn!

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Niitaka' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Thin heavily for size
• Mid-season blooming
• Pollinizer needed
Fruit Characteristics
• Very large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Spurry habit
• Upright habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
• Very productive
Harvest Period
• Mid-September
• Early fall
Other Attributes
• Aromatic
• Sweet
• Very crisp
• Very juicy
• Long-term keeper
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• High dessert quality