Pyrus Doyenne Du Comice Pear tree in pot

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Doyenne Du Comice Pear Tree

Name: Doyenne Du Comice Pear Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: DDC.QA.12.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Eating Pear

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size Quince A 3-3.5m in 10 years

Cropping period Mid season (October)

Fruit Eating pear

Pollination group Group C

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Description

Doyenne du Comice pears have a texture and flavour that is arguably the best of any pear variety. The juicy, melting flesh has a rich, sweet flavour and makes it worthy of its RHS Award of Garden Merit. Doyenne du Comice produces the attractive pale green pears in October and they can be stored for around 3 weeks.

This outstanding variety requires a good pollinator nearby (such as 'Concorde' or 'Conference'). Whilst it may not be as reliable in its crops as some varieties, many say that it is worth it for the delicious dessert pears. Pretty white spring blossom only adds to the appeal of Doyenne du Comice Pear trees.

A heritage variety bred in the 1840s, Pyrus communis 'Doyenné du Comice' was brought to the UK soon after. It has been a favourite ever since.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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