Nijisseiki (20th Century) Nashi (Asian Pear). Japan, chance seedling found on a rubbish heap in 1898 by Mr Kakunosuke Matsudo at Ishii, Chiba, Pyrus pyrifolia.
- Pollination Group:part self fertile, Conference, Josephine, Packham’s, Clapp’s Favourite, Chojuro, Kosui
- Size: approx. 3 metres when mature
- Uses: eating
- Harvest: early to mid March
- Features: low chill, stores well
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