Nashi Hosui

$69.99

Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Hosui’ (Nashi Pear, Asian Pear)

A reliable cropper, producing good crops of large, russeted, golden-brown fruit. Excellent eating with sweet, juicy flesh with a good acid balance and fine texture. Mid-season, fruit will ripen slightly earlier than ‘Nijisseiki’ in February/March. Fruit stores well for 2-3 months. Forms an attractive tree with large leaves. Good for espalier training. Grows approximately 6m high x 4m wide.

Prefers a sunny and sheltered position in moist, well drained soil. Water well during dry periods and while fruit is developing. Nashis grow best in cooler climates with mild summers.

 

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Low, frost hardy
Wind:Requires protection from wind
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Average garden conditions
Height:6m
Width:4m
SKU: 14989 Categories: , , ,

Description

Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Hosui’ (Nashi Pear, Asian Pear)

A reliable cropper, producing good crops of large, russeted, golden-brown fruit. Excellent eating with sweet, juicy flesh with a good acid balance and fine texture. Mid-season, fruit will ripen slightly earlier than ‘Nijisseiki’ in February/March. Fruit stores well for 2-3 months. Forms an attractive tree with large leaves. Good for espalier training. Grows approximately 6m high x 4m wide.

Prefers a sunny and sheltered position in moist, well drained soil. Water well during dry periods and while fruit is developing. Nashis grow best in cooler climates with mild summers.