Ichiban Nashi Asian Pear Peach Ribes rubrum 'Redstart'

Ribes rubrum 'Redstart'

First selected in Oregon in 1967

At the turn of the 20th century almost every rural family had a fruiting quince tree

well-lit place they undergo a process called ‘bletting’ and become soft

Ichiban Nashi Asian Pear Peach Ribes rubrum 'Redstart'Pyrus pyrifolia 'Ichiban Nashi' An attractive gold skinned, large fruit with a mellow butterscotch flavor and fine texture. The tree is productive and fruit ripens early, just before Shinseiki. Among the best at the Mt. Vernon station. Somewhat resistant to pseudomonas infection. Hardy to USDA Zone: 5 Chill Hours Needed: Low 400 450 Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf) Sun: Full Sun Ripening Time: Late Summer Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer Semi Dwarf