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Pear (Asian), 20th Century, Bare Root

Crisp, juicy Asian pear variety

20th Century Asian Pear offers sweet, crisp, and juicy fruit with a golden-yellow skin. Self-pollinating and disease-resistant, it ripens in late summer. Perfect for fresh eating.


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Pear, 20th Century Asian (Nijisseiki)
Pyrus pyrifolia '20th Century'

20th Century Asian Pear, also known as Nijisseiki, is a renowned Asian pear variety known for its crisp, juicy texture and mildly sweet, refreshing flavor. Unlike European pears, 20th Century is more similar to an apple in texture, with firm, round, golden-yellow fruit that is easy to bite into. Its smooth, thin skin and exceptionally juicy flesh make it perfect for fresh eating, adding to salads, or serving as a sweet, hydrating snack. Ripening in late summer, this variety is self-pollinating but benefits from having another Asian pear like Shinseiki or Hosui for a larger yield. 20th Century is disease-resistant, particularly to fire blight, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.

Key Characteristics

  • Crisp, Juicy, Apple-Like Texture
    20th Century Asian Pears are known for their firm, crisp texture, similar to an apple, with a mild sweetness that makes them incredibly refreshing. Their juicy, low-acid flesh is perfect for enjoying fresh, making them a delightful snack straight from the tree.

  • Golden-Yellow Fruit with Smooth Skin
    The smooth, thin skin of 20th Century pears is a pale, golden yellow when ripe, offering a visually appealing fruit that doesn't require peeling. This makes it perfect for slicing into fruit salads, charcuterie boards, or serving as a fresh dessert.

  • Late-Summer Harvest for Crisp Pears
    20th Century ripens in August to September, providing a supply of sweet, juicy fruit at the end of summer. The pears store well when kept cool, allowing you to enjoy their refreshing taste for weeks after harvest.

  • Self-Pollinating but Better Yields with Partners
    20th Century is self-fertile, which means it can produce fruit on its own, but planting it with another Asian pear variety like Shinseiki or Hosui will result in improved yields and larger, more consistent fruit production.

  • Resistant to Fire Blight and Adaptable
    This variety is known for its resistance to fire blight, a common pear disease, making it a dependable choice for orchards in both humid and temperate climates. It adapts well to a range of soil types as long as they are well-drained.

Product Details

  • Native range: Japan
  • Plant life cycle: Perennial
  • Sun requirements: Full sun
  • Soil requirements: Well-drained, medium
  • Mature height: 12-15 feet
  • Bloom time: March to April
  • Bloom color: White
  • USDA Hardiness zones: 5-9

20th Century Asian Pear is an ideal choice for those seeking a crisp, juicy pear with a refreshing flavor. Its apple-like texture, combined with its beautiful golden-yellow fruit and disease resistance, makes it a standout in home orchards and edible landscapes.

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20th Century (Asian) Bare Root Pear For Sale

Pear (Asian), 20th Century, Bare Root

$2995

Pear, 20th Century Asian (Nijisseiki)
Pyrus pyrifolia '20th Century'

20th Century Asian Pear, also known as Nijisseiki, is a renowned Asian pear variety known for its crisp, juicy texture and mildly sweet, refreshing flavor. Unlike European pears, 20th Century is more similar to an apple in texture, with firm, round, golden-yellow fruit that is easy to bite into. Its smooth, thin skin and exceptionally juicy flesh make it perfect for fresh eating, adding to salads, or serving as a sweet, hydrating snack. Ripening in late summer, this variety is self-pollinating but benefits from having another Asian pear like Shinseiki or Hosui for a larger yield. 20th Century is disease-resistant, particularly to fire blight, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

20th Century Asian Pear is an ideal choice for those seeking a crisp, juicy pear with a refreshing flavor. Its apple-like texture, combined with its beautiful golden-yellow fruit and disease resistance, makes it a standout in home orchards and edible landscapes.

Pot size

  • Bare Root

Tree Size

  • 5-6'

Rootstock

  • Standard Pyrus calleryana rootstock
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