Pear ‘Doyenné Du Comice’

Widely regarded as one of the most flavoursome dessert varieties available, Pear ‘Doyenne du Commice’ has a richness that other cultivars struggle to attain. The large, sweet fruits have a melt-in-the-mouth texture of the highest quality. Harvest them in Octomer and they will store well into November.

Pear ‘Doyenne du Comice’ is widely regarded as one of the tastiest varieties available, with a richness that many other cultivars can’t match. Its sweet fruits have a high quality, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

• Pear and Quince rootstocks:
• Quince C/ Quince Eline/ Quince Adams – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5-3m (8-10′)
• Quince A – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′) to 4m (13′)

This variety is not self-fertile. For the heaviest crops it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Pollination Group 4 – Cooking Pear

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 5 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.