Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui' - 150-175 CM BR WHIP

Description
The Chinese pear 'Hosui' (Pyrus pyrifolia) produces bronze-coloured, large fruits. They are round and have a juicy flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from September. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright growth, the Chinese pear 'Hosui' grows to around 4 m high and 3.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* juicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese pear 'Hosui' are medium green. They are about 7 - 12 cm in size.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese pear 'Hosui' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese pear 'Hosui' is an upright growing small tree that can reach a height of 3 - 4 metres and a width of 2.5 - 3.5 metres. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to September - Apply compost: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui' forms white flowers from April.

Fruit
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Hosui' forms bronze-coloured, round fruits.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, dessert, drinks