Does someone have these asian pear cultivars here?

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Hi there!
Does someone have these asian pear cultivars(?):

Atago
Crown pear
Zaosu red

The first one is a Japanese cultivar the others are from China.
I’m searching for them and, if someone has these cultivar I’m very curious to see pics of your fruits.
Thank you very much!

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These atago are obtainable

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“Atago pear is an extra large, noticeably sweet and juicy pear with a golden brown skin. Atago has moderately vigorous growth and is productive. Unlike most Asian pears this variety will fruit and sweeten in cooler summer locations. It’s easy to recognize because of its enormous size compared with other Asian Pears. An Atago pear was recently entered into the world record books for being the heaviest pear at 6 lb 8 oz. Atago has a long and profuse bloom period, making it a good choice as a pollenizer. Very little thinning required for large fruit and stores for months. Good fireblight resistance.
Growing Considerations for Atago Pear
Japan 1915

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Late
Bloom Period: Early
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: 1900`s
Storage: 3 Months or More
Disease Resistance: Good
Rootstock: Betulaefolia
Years to Bear: 2-5 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft.
Water Requierments: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
Shape when Shipped: Feathered (prominent branching)”

Zaosa and crown pears are Chinese developed pears that are not obtainable.
The zaosa red will be challenging to grow and graft and I’m looking forward to the challenge The red sport of 'Zaosu' pear and its red-striped pigmentation pattern are associated with demethylation of the PyMYB10 promoter - PubMed
“Zaosu’ pear, a hybrid of Pyrus pyrifolia and Pyrus communis, is a popular cultivar developed in China. ‘Zaosu Red’ is a bud sport of ‘Zaosu’ with red shoots, young leaves, and fruit. After grafting of ‘Zaosu Red’, reverse mutations in some branches lead to a loss of colour in leaves and stems. Also, the mature fruit of ‘Zaosu Red’ exhibits two phenotypes; fully red and striped. ”
An image can be seen here
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942214003161

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Chinese crown pears are a great export for China

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This website is selling the green version of the zaosu pear (early crispy pear translated). Asian Pear, 'Zao Su Li' – Cricket Hill Garden

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Any news about these pears?

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@Archimede

‘Zaosu Red’ has been in the USA a couple of years now but noone knows its name that trades it. At least i never saw it mentioned anywhere. I have been watching it trade around scion exchanges etc. @tonyOmahaz5 , @mamuang and many others could tell you more about it.

‘Atago’ has been obtainable for many years and is now grown commonly by many forum members.

‘Crown pear’ is also now in the USA and there are a few scions trades around the asian community in our area of the USA. I have never saw it called by its correct name.

@39thparallel and i have been watching these pears you mentioned closely.

@tonyOmahaz5 posted these Zaosu Red back in 2019. Someone just needed to connect the dots for everyone. I’m attempting to do that now.

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