Fruit tree comparisons
| Asian pear trees Shinko |  Worcester Pearmain | |
|---|---|---|
| A classic Asian pear, with large golden brown russeted fruits which have a crisp sweet flesh. | Worcester Pearmain is a well-known early-season English apple, noted for its strawberry-like flavors. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Asian pear trees Shinko | Apple trees Worcester Pearmain | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
Using
| Asian pear trees Shinko | Apple trees Worcester Pearmain | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Asian pear trees Shinko | Apple trees Worcester Pearmain | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | |
| Canker | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Asian pear trees Shinko | Apple trees Worcester Pearmain | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Asian pear trees Shinko | Apple trees Worcester Pearmain | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Brown Gold Russet | Red |
| Flesh colour | Cream |