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Shinseiki

Also known as New Century

The short answer

Shinseiki requires 250–300 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 5–10[1]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Shinseiki growing facts
Chill requirement250–300 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 5–10[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile, bloom group 1[1]
Harvest windowJuly–August[1]
Years to bearing2 years[1]
Shinseiki pearSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Self-fruitful Asian pear; usually bears by the 2nd year.[1]
  • Earliest-blooming Asian pear in the nursery pollination chart.[3]

A year with your Shinseiki

When the work happens for a pear in USDA zone 8, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Pear in zone 8
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See the full month-by-month pear calendar for zone 8 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Shinseiki need?
Shinseiki needs 250–300 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Shinseiki?
Shinseiki grows in USDA zones 5–10.
Is Shinseiki self-pollinating?
Shinseiki is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Shinseiki Asian pear — variety specifications — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Burnt Ridge Nursery. Asian pear pollination chart — accessed July 2026