Sweet, crunchy golden brown medium/large fruit. Midseason ripening, best fruit quality. Susceptible to pseudomonas disease in wet climates. Prune Hosui Asian Pear trees only in summer to avoid disease problems. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Thin fruit ruthlessly to 7-8" between each piece, especially during the tree's early years. Very early ripening. Fruit does not ripen off tree, so check fruit regularly to see if the stem releases from the tree easily when you lift it, and also check to see if seeds have turned brown.
CHILL HOURS: 450 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Susceptible to pseudomonas disease in wet climates. Prune only in summer to avoid disease problems.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
