Fruit tree comparisons
Asian pear trees 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
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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 |