Hosui Pear Tree
Price range: ₨1,000 through ₨2,000
Hosui is a popular Asian pear variety known for its juicy, crisp texture and beautiful bronze-gold skin.
Tree Information
- Origin: Developed in Japan in 1972 from a cross between Kikusui and Yakumo.
- Chill Hours: Requires approximately 300–400 chill hours.
- Altitude: Grows well up to 1,800 meters in suitable temperate to subtropical climates.
- Pollination: Not self-fertile – requires a compatible pollinizer such as Shinseiki, 20th Century (Nijisseiki), or Bartlett.
- Tree Size: Medium-sized tree with vigorous, spreading growth.
- Harvest Time: Typically harvested in mid to late summer (August–September, depending on climate).
- Usage of Fruits: Eaten fresh, used in salads, desserts, and for juicing due to its high water content.
- Fruits and Flavor: Round, russet-skinned fruits with crisp, juicy flesh and a rich, honeyed flavor – considered one of the best-tasting Asian pears.