Fruit tree comparisons
 Shinsui | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| A popular and productive early-season Asian pear with a glowing golden brown skin and a sweet flavor. | ||
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Asian pear trees Shinsui | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
Using
| Asian pear trees Shinsui | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Asian pear trees Shinsui | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Good |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility | Very resistant |
Climate
| Asian pear trees Shinsui | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Asian pear trees Shinsui | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Brown Green / Yellow Russet | Green / Red |
| Flesh colour | White | Cream |