Hosui Pear Tree

Hosui is a popular Asian pear variety known for its juicy, crisp texture and beautiful bronze-gold skin.

• 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.