Pyrus pyrifolia '20th Century'

20th Century Asian Pear

20th Century Asian pear, also called Nijisseiki, produces crisp, juicy fruit with an apple-like bite and a sweet pear flavor. Its crop stores well under suitable conditions and is useful for fresh eating.

Tree size depends on rootstock, pruning, and training. Seasonal ripening dates also vary with the local climate. A compatible pear flowering nearby can improve cropping.

Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and water during establishment and fruit development. Plan the spacing around the rootstock and intended training system.

Size
• Height and width depend on rootstock and training; verify the supplied tree’s rootstock before fixing spacing.

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5–10
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Home orchard
• Fresh fruit production
• Edible landscape

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Fruit Tree

Height

20'

Width

15'

Hardiness zones

5–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit, Home Orchard

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No