Niitaka pear
Pyrus pyrifolia
Niitaka is an Asian pear variety producing very large crisp russeted fruits.
Also known as
- King of Pears
Niitaka pear identification images
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USDA identification images for Niitaka
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Tree register
We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Niitaka tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Pyrus species - Pear
Identification
- Country of origin: Japan
- Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
- Fruit colour: Russet
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flesh colour: Cream
- Fruit shape: Round
- Fruit size: Very large
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
- Flavour quality: Good
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking month: August
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Vigour: Slightly large
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Attractive features: Attractive fruit
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Soil type: Normal
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
- Fire blight: Some susceptibility
- Pear blossom blast: Some resistance
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Niitaka pear trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Niitaka pear trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.