Kosui asian pear
Kosui asian pear is recommended for warm-winter growers by University of Georgia Extension; the source gives no chill-hour number.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for asian pear)
- Pollination
- Better with a second pear
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
- UGA C742 lists for trial; no chill number
- Sources
- fieldreport.caes.uga.edu
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other asian pear varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Century (Nijisseiki) | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Ya Li | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Hosui | 300 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Shinseiki | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Chojuro | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Shinko | 450 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Kosui asian pear need?
University of Georgia Extension doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Kosui asian pear need a pollinator?
Better with a second pear.
What USDA zones suit Kosui asian pear?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for asian pear.