Shinko asian pear
Shinko asian pear needs about 450 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife and University of Georgia Extension. About 75% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 450 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 450 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
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- Sources
- agrilifeextension.tamu.edu · fieldreport.caes.uga.edu
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ison's Nursery Shinko Asian Pear Tree | $31.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Willis Orchard Co. Shinko Asian Pear Tree | $34.95 | 4-5' 5 sizes, $34.95–$99.95 | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Shinko Asian Pear Tree | $59.95 | 5 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
| Nature Hills Nursery Shinko Asian Pear | $83.92 | #3 Container | 3-4 ft | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Century (Nijisseiki) | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| 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 |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Shinko asian pear need?
About 450 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife and University of Georgia Extension.
Does Shinko asian pear fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 450 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 75% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Shinko asian pear need a pollinator?
Better with a second pear.
What USDA zones suit Shinko asian pear?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for asian pear.
Where can I buy Shinko asian pear?
We found it at 4 online nurseries on our last check, 3 with it in stock, from $31.95. See the price table above.