Pyrus communis 'Doyenne du Comice'
A highly sought-after variety of pear, prized for its deliciously sweet and juicy fruit. It is a hardy and adaptable tree that can thrive in a range of climates and is a great addition to any garden or orchard.
Self-fertile: No
Flowering Group: 4
Pick: Early October
Use: Eating
Description
The fruit of the Doyenne du Comice pear tree is highly prized for its sweet, juicy flavour and tender, smooth texture. The pears are typically medium-sized, with a round shape and a slightly flattened base. They are ideal for eating fresh, but can also be used for baking or cooking. The tree itself is characterized by its attractive, oval-shaped leaves, which are a glossy dark green color and turn to vibrant shades of orange and red in the autumn. The tree produces fragrant white flowers in the spring, which are followed by small, greenish-yellow fruits that ripen to a golden yellow colour, often with a tinge of red, in the late summer or early autumn.
Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Planting Position
The Doyenne du Comice pear tree prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. It is a hardy tree that can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
Pollination Partners
The Doyenne du Commice pear tree is self-sterile, which means that it requires a pollination partner to produce fruit. The ideal pollination partners for this variety include other pear trees that bloom at the same time, such as Beth, Conference, Josephine de Malines, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Williams Bon Chretien.
