Overwintering guide
How to overwinter hosui asian pear
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills hosui asian pear in winter
Cutting hosui asian pear hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering hosui asian pear — FAQ
Does hosui asian pear need to come indoors for winter?
Hosui Asian pear is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Hosui Asian pear is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move hosui asian pear for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water hosui asian pear in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills hosui asian pear over winter?
Cutting hosui asian pear hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.