In case you have had a hard time keeping an Asian Pear tree alive because of Fire blight, try Shinko. I've grown probably 4 varieties of Asian Pears in the past few years and Shinko which is the one known to be Fire Blight resistant is indeed the only one I have been able to keep alive. It does get it, but it's not nearly affected as much as the others and is the only one to have survived and gave me 5 fruits this year. The best part is that the fruit is among the best tasting Asian pears I've ever eaten anywhere. Very sweet and flavorful, firm, crispy and juicy.