A very beautiful heirloom apple that stores well.
20th Century Pear on OHxF 97 (Spring 2026)
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20th Century is an heirloom asian pear discovered in Japan in 1888. Also known as Nijisseiki.
20th Century is an heirloom asian pear discovered in Japan in 1888. It is still the third most important commercial variety in the world behind Olympic and Hosui. It will produce medium sized fruit if properly thinned to one fruit every 8" or greater. It is very sweet.
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The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Pear
Subcategory:
Asian, Cold-Hardy
Fruit Uses & Storage
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Fruit Appearance
Skin color: rainbow
Flesh color: white
Fruit Origins
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Introduced in: 1888
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The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: -
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Aug 31 (approximate, in New York State) +11 days after Bartlett
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: OHxF 97 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Standard (100% Size)
Tree spacing: See details
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
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20th Century Pear on OHxF 97 does not have any diseases or pests associated with it at this time.
Pollination
Pollination Factors
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Is it self-fertile? N
Is it fertile? Y
Rootstock size class:
Standard (100% Size)
Pollination Partners
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