Hosui Asian Pear
Hosui Asian Pear
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui'
Hosui Asian Pear is an attractive fruit with golden russeted skin. It's flesh is firm, juicy, sweet, and mildly flavored with good quality. Trees are vigorous and spreading. Ripens from mid-August to late September depending on location.
Pricing
Height10-15 Feet
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Spread8-12 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 6-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsHosui can grow quite large fruit if thinned properly. Because it is an attractive russet, bronze color, be careful not to harvest it before it is truly mature, late in the summer about the same time as Twentieth Century.
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A Little History"Much Water" is the English translation of Hosui. Hosui was introduced in Japan in 1972 and is popular in the US.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Thin early for size |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very vigorous |
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Spreading habit |
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Spurry habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Keeps well |
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Very crisp |
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Very juicy |
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Very sweet |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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