Plant Database
20th Century Asian Pear Tree
Pear asian ‘20th Century’, Pear ‘Nijisseiki’
The 20th Century Asian Pear, also known as Nijisseiki, is one of the most celebrated and widely grown Asian pear varieties worldwide. Renowned for its crisp, apple-like texture and sweet, refreshing flavor, this Japanese cultivar produces medium-sized, round fruit with smooth, golden-yellow skin and creamy white flesh . The fruit is exceptionally juicy, with a pleasant balance of sweetness and mild acidity, earning it the nickname "apple pear." A vigorous, reliable tree with attractive spring blossoms and good autumn color, it is a rewarding choice for home orchards and edible landscapes in temperate climates.