Description

• Harvest: After Shinsui, before Nijiseiki, early, 125-135 days after full bloom
• Description: Medium to vigorous, moderate productivity, susceptible to fire blight and pear blast. Broad oval leaf with attenuate tip, medium serrations. Fruit is oblate, medium. Skin is partially russeted, golden yellow to tan, attractive, tender, may crack a bit after heavy rain. Blossom and
• Pollination: Mid to late season. Hosui, Chojuro, Nijisseiki.  NOT  Shinsu Chilling
• Requirement: Moderate, about 600 hours, more than Hosui
• Taste: Excellent eating quality, tender, very juicy, high sugar, low acid
• Storage: Medium storage, up to two months at least
• Uses: Eating
• Background: Japan (1959),  P. pyrifolia , Kikusui x Wasekozo