Asian Pear
Can I Grow Shinseiki?
Shinseiki ('New Century') is a bright yellow Asian pear with mild, refreshing sweetness and crisp texture. It's one of the easiest Asian pears to grow with good disease resistance.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
400
Hardiness Zones
5-6-7-8-9-10
Harvest
August
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About Shinseiki
Shinseiki ('New Century') is a bright yellow Asian pear with mild, refreshing sweetness and crisp texture. It's one of the easiest Asian pears to grow with good disease resistance.
Shinseiki requires 400 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Milder flavor than Hosui — some find it bland; needs thinning for good fruit size.
❌ Common Misconception
Will Shinseiki produce more fruit in colder climates?
Not necessarily. Shinseiki only needs 400 chill hours. Planting in very cold zones (4 or colder) risks winter damage without improving fruit production. The ideal zones are 5-10 where the tree gets enough chill without excessive cold stress.
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Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.