Shinko is a late ripening Asian pears that is one of the best keepers.  It ripens from early to mid-October.  The fruit is medium sized with russeted skin over a greenish background.  The flesh is firm and crisp with a rich and sweeet flavor.  Will pollinate with Bartlett and most other Asian pears.

Height

10-15

Spread

8-12

Zone

5-9

Color

Greenish yellow; Russeted

Categories

Pear---- Asian Varieties, 

Tags

Pollinizer needed,  Thin early for size,  Thin heavily for size,  Medium size fruit,  Average vigor,  Spreading habit