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Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree

Pyrus communis Doyenné du Comice

The Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree, a reference among pear trees, is a fruit tree that has won over many gardeners. The exceptional quality of its fruit and its hardiness make it a wise choice for your orchard or simply your garden.

Plant height
70/80 cm in 1 liter pot (Grafted plant)

12 €
TTC

Quantity

Delivery expected from 02/26/2025 if ordered before 12:00 p.m.

Description

Height at maturity 3 to 5 m

Wingspan at maturity 3 m

Exposure Sun, partial shade

Flowering April

Hardiness -25°C

Origin France

Pyrus communis Doyenné du Comice: a garden classic

The Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree, a reference among pear trees, is a fruit tree that has won over many gardeners. The exceptional quality of its fruit and its hardiness make it a wise choice for your orchard or simply your garden.

One of the best varieties of fruit tree

Native to France, the Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree is a fruit tree obtained in 1849. Medium-sized (3 to 5 m), it is generally grafted onto a low stem to facilitate its cultivation in the garden and is perfect for being trained. Its pyramidal shape and its shiny dark green deciduous foliage give it an elegant appearance all year round.

Flowering and fruiting

In spring, the Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree is adorned with magnificent white honey-producing flowers, which attract many pollinating insects. Flowering takes place in April and announces the arrival of the long-awaited fruits.

The pears of the Doyenné du Comice are among the most appreciated for their exceptional taste quality. Round and bumpy in shape, they are medium to large in size. They have a smooth, straw-yellow skin, often dotted with grayish dots. Both ends are coloured beige. Their very fine flesh with a delicate fragrance is white, melting, extremely juicy and has a sweet and slightly acidic flavour. The harvest takes place at the end of September and the fruits can be kept until November.

Cultivation and maintenance

The Pyrus communis Doyenné du Comice is a hardy fruit tree that adapts to many types of soil, provided that they are well drained. It appreciates sunny to semi-shaded exposures and grows perfectly in isolation or in a row.

Planting: planting should be carried out outside frost periods, ideally in autumn or spring. Choose a sunny and airy location and prepare the soil by loosening it and enriching it with compost.

Watering: young pear trees need regular watering after planting for the first two years, especially during periods of drought. Adult trees are more resistant to drought, but will still appreciate a watering if necessary.

Pruning: pruning the Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree is essential to maintain a balance between the growth of the tree and the production of fruit. It is carried out in winter, outside the growing season, every two to three years. The main pruning consists of removing dead wood, thinning the crown, removing suckers and training the tree.

Fertilization: an annual addition of compost in the fall is generally enough to provide the Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree with the necessary nutrients.

Additional tips

Pollination: the Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree requires the presence of other varieties of pear trees nearby to bear fruit.

It is pollinated by: Jeanne d'Arc, Joséphine de Malines, Clapp's favorite, Jules d'Airoles, Williams, Conférence, Docteur Jules Guyot, Beurré d’Hardenpont and Beurré Bosc.

It pollinates the varieties: Saint Mathieu, Jeanne d'Arc, Joséphine de Malines, Clapp's favoriet, Jules d'Airoles

Diseases and pests: the Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree is susceptible to certain diseases, such as scab and canker and powdery mildew. Preventive treatments based on natural products may be an option to explore, in addition to other biological control methods.

Harvest: the Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree is a semi-late pear tree, its pears are harvested when ripe (end of September), when they detach easily from the branch by lifting them gently.

Features

Common name : Doyenné du Comice Pear Tree
Family : Rosaceae
Category : grafted low stem fruit tree
Spread : 3 m
Foliage : deciduous
Color of flowers : white
Fruit : round and bumpy, medium to large, smooth straw-yellow skin dotted with grayish dots, very fine white flesh, melting, extremely juicy, sweet and slightly acidic.
Harvest : end of September.
Use : isolated - orchard
Soil : all
Habit : pyramidal
Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
Possible diseases : scab, canker, powdery mildew
rootstock : Cydonia Oblonga K.Adams
Pollinator : Jeanne d'Arc, Joséphine de Malines, Clapp's favorite, Jules d'Airoles, Williams, Conférence, Docteur Jules Guyot, Beurré d’Hardenpont et Beurré Bosc.

Expédition & livraison

How does the delivery work?

As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.

Our delivery methods

Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).

	Bpost livraison à domicile Delivery scheduled between the 02/26/2025 and 02/27/2025
	Mondial Relay Delivery scheduled between the 02/27/2025 and 03/01/2025
	DPD livraison à domicile Delivery scheduled between the 02/27/2025 and 02/28/2025
	DPD livraison en point relais Delivery scheduled between the 02/27/2025 and 02/28/2025
	Bpost point d’enlèvement Delivery scheduled between the 02/26/2025 and 02/27/2025