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The Tatura 'V' with about 4 main limbs on each side of the 'V' is the most common trellis system.
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
During the summer, watch the growth-rate of the smaller limbs to determine if pruning is necessary at that time.
For Asian pear enthusiasts, size matters!
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It ripens in mid-August with 20th Century but sizes much better.
Shinglo Asian Pear ripens early.
Nitaka - A very large, firm, brown-russet fruit.
It only have very few roots.
It is roughly estimated that 4, acres of Asian pears are planted in California, Oregon and Washington.
This one looks beautiful and well established!