Hosui Asian Pear
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui'
SKU
06163
The best flavored of all Asian Pears, Hosui are very round, medium to large, and combining the flavor and sweetness of Pears with the crunchiness of crisp Apples. Their mild flavor is sweet and slightly tart. It needs other Pear trees to pollinate such as 20th Century or Bartlett. Cold hardy, drought resistant and heat tolerant, Hosui is a good choice for milder climates as it requires only 450 low chilling hours. Vigorous willowy growth habit.
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Full sun
Requires regular watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and 8 to 12 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Edible |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Requires regular watering. |
Fruit should be thinned to one per spur. Plant two varieties for best pollination. Harvest in second year. By pruning, keep tree to preferred size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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