Gary, it is labeled Red Bartlet. I planted 7 pear trees in a 30 degree slant, about 20 inches apart in a row. I am training them to grow in the slant, however, I could not resist and allowed a few to fruit, so I would experiment them. Twentyth Century Asian Pear is a big winner here. We picked a couple and I am letting the last one to get super ripe on the tree. Next year they should be more productive.
Ah, Igor, I got another truck delivery of the laurel leaf chips, and I am mulching heavily- everything. I am observing how the sun moves and what parts of my yard are the 'hotest'. I have an idea and am going to 'experiment with a few fig trees by the hedge next door'. I know the hedge will suck up any water or nutrients, but I have to try, until the day I can move out of here and bring my trees with me.