Asian pear tree named "Shin Li"

Abstract

An Asian pear tree which is of large to medium size, tall, upright to slightly spreading, open, vigorous, rapid growing, and hardy; foliated with large, wide, long, thick, leathery, ovate leaves having acuminate apices, a margin with sharply setose serration, and a petiole of medium length and thickness; blooms early with white, medium size, fertile flowers; and is an early, regular, and productive bearer of large to medium size, round-oblate, fruit having medium smooth, thick to medium thick, light green to yellowish green skin, and white flesh which is firm, tender, crispy, juicy, and sweet.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Asian pear tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characteristically including -- in comparison to other Asian pear varieties -- more vigorous growth on the rootstock; blooming slightly after the Tsu Li and Ya Li and more nearly with the Chojuro; and the early, regular and productive bearing of large to medium size, round-oblate fruit having light green to yellowish green skin at maturity, and white flesh which is firm, tender, crispy, juicy, and sweet with a faint trace of tartness; the fruit having a storage life of five to six months at 32° F. while maintaining its flavor and firmness.