Hosui is an Asian variety prized for its crisp texture, juicy flesh, and balanced sweet-tart flavor. The fruit is round with golden-brown skin and is excellent for fresh eating. It is not fully self-fertile and benefits from cross-pollination with another Asian pear variety for best yields. Hosui ripens in late summer and is known for its refreshing taste and good storage qualities. The tree requires about 400 to 600 chilling hours.
Pyrus fruiting 'Hosui'
Hosui Asian Pear
USDA Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
