Item Synonyms Description
Ichiban Nashi An early maturing, large, brown fruit ripening in mid-July ahead of Shinseiki, Shinsui and Kosui. Fruit appears to have tender skin subject to injury during harvest and packing.
Ishiiwase Large, greenish-brown, russeted skin. Juicy, sweet, flavorful, refreshing, crisp like an apple when ripe. Early to mid-August in Central CA. 450 hours. Pollenized by Kikusui, 20th Century, or other Asian pear.