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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Pollinizer needed |
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Thin early for size |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Spurry habit |
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Very vigorous |
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Spreading habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Very juicy |
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Very sweet |
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Keeps well |
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Very crisp |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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