Pyrus, pyrifolia, Shinseiki - #5

Tree Description:

Fruit:
- Medium-sized, round to slightly oval fruit.
- Thin, smooth skin, typically golden-yellow to yellow-green with occasional red blush.
- Juicy, crisp, sweet flesh with a mild, refreshing flavor.

Culinary Use:
- Primarily enjoyed fresh as a snack.
- Great in salads, desserts, or with cheese.
- Versatile in sweet and savory dishes.

Tree:
- Small, compact tree with abundant fruit production.
- White, fragrant spring blossoms.

Hardiness:
- Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.

Cultural Care:
- Plant in well-drained soil with full sun.
- Keep soil consistently moist during establishment.
- Prune for shape and remove dead branches.
- Apply spring fertilizer, avoid over-fertilization.
- Manage pests, diseases, and garden cleanliness.
- Protect from winter damage with trunk wrap and late winter pruning.

**Tree arrives dormant in 5-gallon pot**

Tree Care:

Planting:
- Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
- Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth.
- Water deeply during planting.

Watering:
- Keep the soil consistently moist, especially when establishing.
- Water deeply and use mulch for moisture retention.

Fertilizing:
- Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.
- Avoid over-fertilization.

Pruning:
- Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
- Lightly prune in late winter.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases and apply controls as needed.
- Keep the area around the tree clean.

Flowering and Fruit:
- Shinseiki Asian Pear produces fragrant white spring flowers.
- Harvest the medium-sized, yellow-skinned fruit when ripe.

Winter Care:
- Protect against winter damage with trunk wrapping and pruning in late winter.