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.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-8

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Hosui 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.

A Little History about Hosui Asian Pear "Much Water" is the English translation of Hosui. Hosui was introduced in Japan in 1972 and is popular in the US.

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Spreading habit • Spurry habit • Very vigorous	Harvest Period • Late season
Other Attributes • Very juicy • Very sweet • Keeps well • Very crisp	Site Requirements • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • High dessert quality