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Hosui Asian Pear
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui'
- Summary
- Hardiness Zone & More
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.
"Much Water" is the English translation of Hosui. Hosui was introduced in Japan in 1972 and is popular in the US.
- Height
- 10-15
- Spread
- 8-12
- Zone
- 6-8
- Color
- Russeted
- Categories
- Pear---- Asian Varieties,
- Tags
- Pollinizer needed, Thin early for size, Thin heavily for size, Large fruit, Spreading habit, Spurry habit
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest Period
Site Requirements
Skill Required
Uses