The Kosui Semi Dwarf Oriental Pear yields appealing medium-sized fruit with a yellow-orange hue and subtle bronze russeting. Its crisp, juicy flesh is sweet with low acidity, delivering the distinctive and enjoyable flavor this variety is known for. This compact tree with spreading growth habit shows more fireblight resistance than most Asians.
Details
Botanical Name
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Kosui'
Common Name
Kosui Semi Dwarf Oriental Pear
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
15 feet
Max Spread
15 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Summer to Early Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Yellow Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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