Local savings likely in the range of $5 million to $20 million. With the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project â the future MAX Orange Line â substantially complete, TriMet today announced that the project is not only on schedule, but also millions under budget.
Other names for the Asian pear include Japanese pear, Chinese pear, Taiwanese pear, Nashi pear, Oriental pear, Sand pear, salad pear, and Korean pear. They are also called apple pears because of their shape and because they have a crisp texture similar to apples.
Overview. Selected in landscaping for its profusion of fragrant, white flowers, the ornamental pear is part of the Rosaceae family and is an evergreen shrub or tree. These trees are not particular about soil but do require regular watering and full sun.