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Varieties
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Picking season
- Early
Self-fertility
- Not self-fertile
Category
- Asian pear trees
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Apples
12
For the northern states
4
For the south-eastern states
1
For California
1
Red-flesh apples
2
Cider
1
Pears
6
Asian pears
2
Cherries
2
Sweet cherries
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3
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Late
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Eating fresh
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Cedar apple rust
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Mildew
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Climate
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Zone 3 (-40F)
Zone 4 (-30F)
Zone 5 (-20F)
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Zone 6 (-10F)
Zone 7 (0F)
Zone 8 (10F)
Summer maximum temperatures
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Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Identification
Country of origin
Australia
Belgium
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Japan
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South Africa
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Period of origin
1500 - 1549
1550 - 1599
1600 - 1649
1650 - 1699
1700 - 1749
1750 - 1799
1800 - 1849
1850 - 1899
1900 - 1949
1950 - 1999
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2000
Flesh colour
White
1
Cream
1
Golden / Yellow
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Fruit color
Black
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Crimson
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Green
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Green / Red
Green / Yellow
1
Orange
Orange / Red
Orange flush
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Purple
Purple - light
Red
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Red / Black
Red / Green
Red striped
Russet
2
Yellow
Yellow / Orange
Yellow / Red
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Varieties list
Hosui
Hosui has perhaps the best flavor of any Asian pear - it is very juicy and very sweet.
Picking season: Early
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Shinsui
A popular and productive early-season Asian pear with a glowing golden brown skin and a sweet flavor.
Picking season: Early
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile