Description

• Origin: Japan, old variety, P. pyrifolia , Wasesankichi
• Tree: Vigorous, very productive, susceptible to fire blight. Roundish leaf with attenuate tip, medium serrations CHILLING
• Requirement: Medium BLOSSOM AND
• Pollination: Mid-late. Chojuro, Nijisseiki, Hosui, partly self-fertile FRUIT
• Shape: Very large, turbinate or globular, calyx may be persistent SKIN &
• Flesh: Russeted, dull greenish brown to tan brown. Moderate quality, medium high sugar, high acid, firm, sweet
• Harvest: Very late, 195-210 days after full bloom
• Storage: Good, 6-7 months
• Uses: Eating