Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Hosui’
Rootstock: Calleryana (Standard)
Mature Height: 20–25 ft
Mature Width: 20–25 ft
Recommended Spacing: 18–22 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Well-drained; fertile
Overview
Hosui produces large, bronze-skinned Asian pears with very sweet, juicy flesh and excellent crispness.
Pollination Requirements
Requires cross-pollination.
Recommended Pollinators: 20th Century, Kikusui, Bartlett
Harvest Season
Late Summer (August)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Salads
Tips for Success
• Thin fruit heavily
• Protect from birds during ripening