Shinko Asian Pear Tree

Pyrus pyrifolia

Needs a partner

Russeted Asian pear with rich flavor and good fire-blight resistance.

#7 container
About 1.25" caliper

$88each, pay at pickup

Reserve

Pick up in Pittsgrove, NJ, typically in March. Pay cash, check, Venmo or PayPal at pickup.

Shinko is an Asian pear with golden-brown, russeted skin and crisp, juicy, rich-tasting flesh.

Its standout trait is fire blight tolerance: it's among the more tolerant Asian pears, which makes it a good choice for the humid East.

Asian pears ripen on the tree. Pick when they taste sweet and come off with a gentle lift.

The fruit holds well on the tree, so you don't have to pick the moment it's ready. The tree bears early and is upright and productive.

How it tastes

Very sweet, rich and aromatic, with crisp, juicy, slightly coarse flesh. One of the most flavorful Asian pears.

At a glance

You get: #7 container, about 1.25" caliper (trunk thickness 6 inches above the soil; each tree varies a little)
Hardiness zones: USDA About 5–9 (Salem County is 7)
Blooms: Early, with other Asian pears
Ripens: Late September to early October
Starts bearing: Usually 3–5 years after planting
Mature size: Depends on rootstock; ask us
Pollination: Needs a partner
Botanical name: Pyrus pyrifolia
Price: $88 each, paid at pickup
Pickup: Pittsgrove, NJ, typically in March

The fruit

Looks: Large (3–4 inches), rich bronze russeted skin
Flavor: Very sweet, juicy and aromatic
Best for: Fresh, Storing
Keeps: Stores well; months in cold storage

Pollination

Needs another Asian pear nearby for a good crop. Shinseiki, one of the best Asian pear pollinators, is the partner on our list. European pears like Bartlett won't reliably pollinate it.

Good partners from our list

Shinseiki Asian Pear Tree$88 · view details

Growing tips

Watch for: Among the more fire-blight-tolerant Asian pears (tolerant, not immune); Fabraea leaf spot

Full sun. Pears handle heavier, wetter soil better than most fruit trees.
Fire blight is the main pear problem in our humid summers. Prune out blackened, scorched-looking shoots well below the damage, and don't overfeed with nitrogen.
European pears are picked firm and ripened on the counter. Asian pears ripen on the tree and are picked ready to eat.
Prune lightly in late winter.

New to planting fruit trees? Read our step-by-step planting guide: square hole, graft above the soil, native soil, and no fruit for the first two years.

Photos show the variety, not the exact plant you’ll get. Reservations are for the 2027 season, picked up at our farm in Pittsgrove, NJ, typically in March, and aren’t guaranteed until we confirm them. Questions? Ask us or call or text (856) 345‑4538.