Oriental Pear | ShinkoThis Asian pear or apple pear is large and has a rounded shape. The fruit is attractive with lightly textured russet skin and tiny pale yellow freckles. The flesh is ivory white and firm with a granular crisp texture. Shinko pears are very sweet with a floral forward flavour and some tangy citrus undertones. Shinko pears are productive trees and do well in the Pacific Northwest. The trees will grow to about 15 20 feet tall. They make a fine landscape