Type
Asian pear, needs pollinizer
Pear variety
Hosui Pear
A popular russeted Asian pear with especially juicy, sweet flesh. It offers a richer flavor than many pale-skinned Asian pear cultivars.
Season
late summer to early fall
Best for
fresh eating
About Hosui
Hosui is a popular Asian pear with bronze-russet skin, very juicy crisp flesh, and a notably sweet flavor. It is highly regarded for fresh eating but can be susceptible to fire blight.
Growing Hosui Pear
Plant an overlapping Asian pear pollinizer, such as Shinseiki, for reliable fruit set. Thin fruit to improve size, harvest when the background color is golden-bronze and the fruit is aromatic, and watch closely for fire blight.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all pear, see the complete guide.
How to grow PearOther pear varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.