Asian Pear Tree (Kosui)

The Kosui Asian pear is known for its sweet and juicy flavor, as well as its crisp and crunchy texture. Kosui pear trees are pretty cold-hardy and can be grown in USDA zone 4 and through to zone 9. Provide your tree with a sunny spot and well-draining soil. Plant it with enough space to grow to about 20 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Water your pear tree regularly in the first year; then, as rainfall requires.

Latin Name: Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Kosui’
Site and soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types. Full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness: -10°F to 0°F
Bearing Age: 2 to 3 years
Rootstock:
Size at Maturity: Medium-sized tree, 12-15 feet in height and width.
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Ripening Time: Late July to August
Yield: Heavy producer
Pests and Diseases: Resistant to most pests and diseases common to pear trees.
USDA Zone: 5-9