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Fruit tree comparison - Hosui
Asian pear trees
Hosui

Hosui has perhaps the best flavour of any Asian pear - it is very juicy and very sweet.
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Growing


Asian pear trees
Hosui
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group4
Disease resistanceAverage
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Using


Asian pear trees
Hosui
Picking seasonEarly
Season of use1-2 months
Food usesEating fresh
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Climate


Asian pear trees
Hosui
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Asian pear trees
Hosui
Country of originJapan
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Fruit colourBrown
Gold
Russet
Flesh colourCream
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