A mid-late season, dark russeted Pyrus pyrifolia cultivar. Origin: Developed by Joel and Ruth Spira, Eugene Konno, and Neil Vincent in Coopersburg, Pa. Open-pollinated seed of Asian Pear Selection No. 6 planted in 1983. Selection No. 6 was grown from open pollinated seed from Japan. Fruited in 1987. USPP 9828 issued 18 Mar. 1997 to Subarashii Kudamono Co., Coopersburg, Pa. Tree: open, spreading habit, moderate vigor, consistent, heavy crop; blooms midseason, self-infertile. Fruit: round, large to v. large, up to 600 g; stem medium length, clubbed; cavity acuminate; basin obtuse with deciduous calyx; skin green, completely covered with dark brown russet, tan lenticels; flesh white, crisp, juicy, semi-sweet, mild flavor, low acid; ripe late September in Coopersburg, Pa.
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