Shinko Pear Tree

The Shinko Asian pear is crisp, juicy, sweet with pleasant hint of citrus, spice and butterscotch flavor. The Shinko pear has a refreshing crispiness to boot. The Shinko pear has an attractive smooth russet/orange skin. Fruit flavor remains excellent in hot interior climates but the fruit stores only a few months. Late to ripen. Excellent fireblight resistance. Please refer below for more information on the Shinko Asian pear trees for sale.  Considerations for Shinko Pear USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Fresh Eating Harvest Period: Late Bloom Period: Early Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: Japan 1934 Storage: 1-2 months Disease Resistance: Excellent Rootstock: Betulaefolia Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]