Hosui Asian Pear Tree for Sale - Buying & Growing Guide

Planting and Care

by John Haryasz | Horticulture Writer and Landscape Designer – last update on December 16, 2022

Planting instructions

Since the Hosui Asian Pear Tree can survive in hardiness zones five through nine, most gardeners throughout the United States can grow this plant outdoors in the ground year-round. To do so, begin by digging a hole that is as deep as the root ball is tall and about twice as wide in a location that receives full sunlight and has loamy soil. Backfill the hole while watering, then cover the planting area with a layer of organic mulch to help maintain consistent soil moisture.

Watering and nutrients

During the first few months of growth, you should water your Hosui Asian Pear Tree multiple times per week. For the rest of this plant’s life, it will enjoy weekly watering throughout most of the growing season. However, during heatwaves and droughts, you’ll likely need to increase your watering frequency to multiple times per week once again. You can feed this plant once per year during the mid-spring using a fertilizer with a 10-10-10 blend or something similar.

Pollination

The Hosui Asian Pear Tree is a partially self-fertile plant, which means that in most cases, a single one of these plants is capable of pollinating itself and successfully producing a healthy harvest. However, there are instances in which a Hosui Asian Pear Tree can fail to pollinate itself. In those cases, you’ll need to plant another pear tree variety nearby to allow for cross-pollination. Though, whether your Hosui Asian Pear Tree can pollinate itself or not, cross-pollination typically leads to larger harvests anyway.

Pruning

You should prune your Hosui Asian Pear Tree during the late winter while the plant is still in its dormant phase. During pruning, you should focus on removing any branch that is dead, damaged or diseased. You should also try to thin the canopy of this plant as needed to promote air circulation. While this plant is young, it is important to use your pruning cuts to encourage a strong form that includes a single central leader, which will develop into the plant’s trunk.

Pests, diseases, and animals

One of the most common diseases of the Hosui Asian Pear Tree, and many other pear trees, is fire blight. This condition is bacterial and can cause your Hosui Asian Pear Tree to bleed and produce dark, shriveled fruits that are of little value. Along with that disease issue, this plant can also experience canker and rot. The most common pests to infest this tree are aphids, moths and scale insects, among others.

Harvesting

The fruits of the Hosui Asian Pear Tree are typically ready for harvest in the late summer months. At that time, you should wait until each pear is ripe before picking it. Often, the best way to tell if your pears are ready for picking is to taste one. If you find the taste and texture favorable, then fruits with a similar appearance are likely ready for you to pick. It should be easy to remove individual fruits by hand.

Achieving maximum results

It is typically best to grow your Hosui Asian Pear Tree alongside another pear variety to allow for cross-pollination. If you use this approach, you must select a pear tree variety that is compatible with your Hosui Asian Pear Tree. Fortunately, there are many pear tree varieties that are perfect for this role. Some examples that you can use include the Bartlett, Aurora, Flemish Beauty, Honey Sweet and Korean Giant pear trees, but those are just a few of the options that will facilitate pollination for your Hosui Asian Pear Tree.

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