{"product_id":"pear-housi","title":"Hosui Asian Pear Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"thread-bottom-container\" class=\"sticky bottom-0 z-10 group\/thread-bottom-container relative isolate w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent print:hidden content-fade single-line flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"thread-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 mb-[var(--thread-component-gap,1rem)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-auto relative z-1 flex h-(--composer-container-height,100%) max-w-full flex-(--composer-container-flex,1) flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute start-0 end-0 bottom-full z-20\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosui Asian Pea\u003c\/strong\u003er is known for producing large, round fruit with attractive golden-brown to bronze-russet skin. The creamy-white flesh is exceptionally juicy, crisp, fine-textured, and pleasantly sweet with low acidity.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike European pears that are normally picked firm and softened indoors, Hosui Asian pears are harvested ripe and ready to eat directly from the tree. Their crisp, refreshing texture makes them excellent for fresh eating, fruit trays, salads, desserts, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosui is a vigorous Asian pear variety that can be grown in the Florida Panhandle where sufficient winter chill is received. However, it is more vulnerable to fire blight than many Southern hybrid pears, so good air circulation and careful fertilization are especially important. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Botanical name: \u003cem\u003ePyrus pyrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hosui’\u003cbr\u003e• Pear type: Asian or Japanese pear\u003cbr\u003e• Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e• Mature height: Approximately 12–20 feet, depending on rootstock and pruning\u003cbr\u003e• Mature width: Approximately 12–20 feet\u003cbr\u003e• Growth habit: Vigorous, spreading, and somewhat loose\u003cbr\u003e• Sun requirements: Full sun, preferably six or more hours daily\u003cbr\u003e• USDA zones: Approximately\u003cstrong\u003e Zones 5–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Chill requirement: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300–400 chill hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Bloom season: Spring\u003cbr\u003e• Harvest season: Generally mid- to late summer; timing varies by location\u003cbr\u003e• Fruit size: Medium to very large\u003cbr\u003e• Fruit shape: Round and apple-like\u003cbr\u003e• Fruit color: Golden brown to bronze russet\u003cbr\u003e• Flesh color: Creamy white\u003cbr\u003e• Fruit texture: \u003cstrong\u003eCrisp, juicy, and fine-textured\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Flavor: Sweet, flavorful, refreshing, and low in acidity\u003cbr\u003e• Best uses: Fresh eating, fruit trays, salads, desserts, preserves, and baking\u003cbr\u003e• Pollination: Requires another compatible pear variety\u003cbr\u003e• Disease note: Hosui is susceptible to fire blight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversity of California sources describe Hosui as a large, juicy, sweet, low-acid pear with bronze skin, vigorous growth, and approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300–400 chill\u003c\/strong\u003e hours. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosui Asian Pear should be planted near a different compatible Asian pear variety for dependable fruit production. Asian pears may produce limited fruit by themselves, but planting two compatible varieties generally produces a larger and more consistent crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Pollinator Partners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Shinko Asian Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Chojuro Asian Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUGA specifically lists Shinko and Chojuro as pollination partners for Hosui. Another Asian pear may provide pollen if its bloom period overlaps, but Shinko and Chojuro are the most clearly documented choices. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generic Sand Pear should not automatically be advertised as a definite Hosui pollinator unless its cultivar and flowering period are known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosui’s approximately 300–400-hour chill requirement may fit cooler areas of North Florida and the Florida Panhandle. However, Hosui is not included in UF\/IFAS’s current table of pear cultivars recommended for Florida, and UGA lists Asian pears such as Hosui for trial planting because fire blight can be a concern in the humid Southeast. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Hosui in full sun with well-drained soil and plenty of room for air circulation. Avoid low, poorly drained locations and areas where cold air settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not overfertilize with nitrogen. Excessive nitrogen encourages fast, tender growth that is more vulnerable to fire blight. Prune only as needed to maintain an open structure and remove diseased or damaged growth. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosui Asian pears ripen on the tree and should be harvested when the skin has changed from greenish brown to a warm golden-bronze color and the fruit tastes sweet. Asian pears do not need to soften indoors like European pears. Handle the fruit gently because its skin bruises easily. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup, Shipping and Wholesale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup is available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Hosui Asian Pear may be considered for home orchards, homesteads, edible landscapes, and fruit collections throughout cooler parts of North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited shipping may be available for select smaller trees. Please contact us before ordering when shipping is needed. Shipping charges are calculated separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWholesale availability may be offered depending on current inventory and the quantity needed. Contact us for current sizes, availability, and wholesale information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003cbr\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003cbr\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhone: (850) 391-2228\u003cbr\u003eEmail: \u003ca class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform autocomplete=\"off\" class=\"group\/composer w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49596291907867,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/Hosui_Asian_Pear.png?v=1785724089","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/pear-housi","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}