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20Th Century Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'

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Overview

The 20th Century Pear, Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki', is a medium-sized, deciduous tree reaching up to 30 feet tall, with a similar spread. Revered for its prolific white blooms in spring and lustrous green foliage, this cultivar yields round, crisp Asian pears by late summer. Suitable for Zones 5-9, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil. An annual pruning promotes health and optimizes fruit production for this attractive landscape specimen.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
20Th Century Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki') — Revered for its prolific white blooms in spring and lustrous green foliage
20Th Century Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki') — deciduous tree reaching up to 30 feet tall

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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20Th Century Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki') — Revered for its prolific white blooms in spring and lustrous green foliage
20Th Century Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki') — deciduous tree reaching up to 30 feet tall

Photograph: Acabashi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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