Shinko Pear Tree 2-3 Ft Tall Asian Pear - Juicy Crisp Fruit, Hardy Zones 7-10

Shinko Pear Tree Overview

The Shinko Pear Tree (Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Shinko’) is a 2-3 ft tall bare root tree known for its unique apple-like fruit and rich, sweet flavor. This Asian pear variety produces medium to large, round, and slightly flattened fruits with an attractive brown to golden-brown russet skin. Ideal for gardeners seeking a flavorful and visually appealing fruit tree, the Shinko Pear is an early bearer, providing fruit from late September to mid-October.

Key Features

• Produces medium to large, round, flattish fruits with brown to golden-brown russet skin
• Yellowish-white flesh that is crisp, juicy, and sweet
• Moderate susceptibility to fire blight; resistant to pear scab and black spot
• Requires cross-pollination with at least one other cultivar such as Hosui or other Asian pears
• Early fruiting season from late September to mid-October
• Hardiness zones 7-10, suitable for a range of climates

Growing Information

The Shinko Pear Tree thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained sandy loamy soils. Moderate watering is recommended to maintain healthy growth. The tree develops a broad structure and can reach heights and widths of 12-15 feet. Planting bare root trees with proper spacing and pairing with compatible cultivars ensures successful pollination and fruit production.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.