Asian Pear 'Hosui'

Five gallon cans available from early spring to through summer. Check with your local store for current availability.  Asian variety pear develops juicy, golden-brown fruits in late summer. Requires a pollinizer: Shinko, Chojuro, Bartlett or 20th Century pears. Pears are high in fiber, low in calories and stay refreshingly crisp long after harvest. Semi-dwarf tree grown on OHxF333 rootstock. Can be maintained at 8'-10' with summer pruning. Characteristics Landscape Size: 12'-18' tall, 12'-18' wide Light Requirement: Full Sun Water Needs: Moderate USDA Zone: 5a Growth Habit: Columnar Growth Rate: Moderate Attributes: Deciduous, Attracts Birds, Edible Fruit See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information. pear-asian-20th-century,greenall-plantingmix,pear-bartlett,monterey-liqui-cop-conc,pear-asian-shinko