The Shinko Asian Pear is a popular Japanese variety prized for its exceptional sweetness, crisp texture, and excellent disease resistance. It produces attractive round fruit with golden-bronze russet skin and firm, juicy flesh. The flavor is rich and aromatic with notes of honey, butterscotch, and spice balanced by a touch of tartness. Unlike European pears, Shinko pears ripen on the tree and are ready to enjoy immediately after harvest.
 
Tree size: 12 – 20 ft tall (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Fruit size: Medium to Large
Harvest season: Late summer – Early fall (August – September)
Chill hours: Approximately 400 – 500 
USDA Zones: 5 – 9
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but produces heavier crops with a pollinator.