Hosui Asian Pear

Hosui pears are consistent taste-test winners. The golden russeted skin has juicy, sweet, very flavorful flesh. Hosui is a best seller in Japan. This crisp and refreshing apple-like pear ripens early through late August but stores well through November. Growing to about the size of a golf ball (maybe slightly larger) the orb shaped fruit is russeted and golden brown. It is extremely juicy and stores well. This is Harrison's favorite pear. 

USDA Zone: 5-9

Mature Height: OHxF 87 ~15-18' or 60-70% of Standard; Semi-Dwarf

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: September

Pollination: Tree is self-fertile but and will pollinate with other Asian Pears and Bartlett

Scientific Name: Pyrus betulaefolia 

OHxF 87 Rootstock Characteristics