Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Hosul’

Family:

Rosacea
 

Characteristics:

Tree

Details:

Heavy cropping, vigorous in habit and recognised to be the most fire blight resistant variety of all. Shows white flowers in spring. Despite being recognised as Self Sterile these prove to be partially self-fertile and can produce small crops without a pollinator - though pollination by another Pear (Asian or a conventional European variety) will maximise yield.

Fruit

Medium to large sized bronze-russeted fruits have yellow-white flesh. Firm and crisp, the fruit has a rich and sweet flavour.

Use:

Edible

Harvest:

Harvest late August - mid September. The fruit is ripe when it pulls easily from the tree.

Aspect:

Full sun, well drained soil

Size:

Max Height 3 Metres

Max Width 3 Metres