20th Century (Nijisseiki) asian pear
20th Century (Nijisseiki) asian pear needs about 500 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 62% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 500 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- 500 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for asian pear)
- Pollination
- Better with a second pear
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
- v1 had 400-450 - corrected
- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. 20th Century Asian Pear Tree | $34.95 | 4-5' 5 sizes, $34.95–$99.95 | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery 20th Century Asian Pear Tree | $59.95 | 5 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
| Ison's Nursery 20th Century Asian Pear Tree - 6-7' | $63.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Stark Bro's 20th Century Asian Pear Tree | $110.99 | standard | In stock | View |
| Brighter Blooms 20th Century (Nijisseiki) Asian Pear Tree | $91.99 | 2-3 ft. 5 sizes, $91.99–$183.99 | Sold out | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) 20th Century (Nijisseiki) Asian Pear Tree | $98.95 | standard 3 sizes, $98.95–$356.22 | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other asian pear varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ya Li | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Hosui | 300 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Shinseiki | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Chojuro | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Kosui | Not rated | 6-9 | listed | |
| Shinko | 450 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does 20th Century (Nijisseiki) asian pear need?
About 500 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does 20th Century (Nijisseiki) asian pear fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 500 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 62% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does 20th Century (Nijisseiki) asian pear need a pollinator?
Better with a second pear.
What USDA zones suit 20th Century (Nijisseiki) asian pear?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for asian pear.
Where can I buy 20th Century (Nijisseiki) asian pear?
We found it at 6 online nurseries on our last check, 4 with it in stock, from $34.95. See the price table above.