Fruit tree comparisons
 Niitaka | |
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| Niitaka is an Asian pear variety producing very large crisp russeted fruits. | |
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Growing
| Asian pear trees Niitaka | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Asian pear trees Niitaka | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Asian pear trees Niitaka | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Asian pear trees Niitaka | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Asian pear trees Niitaka | |
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| Country of origin | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Russet |
| Flesh colour | Cream |