Ichiban Nashi Asian Pear Growing Zone_3 named for its fabulously strong

named for its fabulously strong and fruity flavor

Not for eating - use all these ruby-red beauties to bring your ciders to the next level

Tip bearer pruning note: Wait to prune until two inches of new growth has begun in spring

Also considered low-chill

dark red berries in early to midseason

Ichiban Nashi Asian Pear Growing Zone_3 named for its fabulously strongPyrus pyrifolia 'Ichiban Nashi' An attractive gold skinned, large fruit with a mellow butterscotch flavor and fine texture. The tree is productive and fruit ripens early, just before Shinseiki. Among the best at the Mt. Vernon station. Somewhat resistant to pseudomonas infection. Hardy to USDA Zone: 5 Chill Hours Needed: Low 400 450 Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf) Sun: Full Sun Ripening Time: Late Summer Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer Semi Dwarf