Comice Pear Tree

The Comice pear trees are considered by many to produce the sweetest and juiciest of all pears. Their proper name is Doyenné du Comice pear tree first propagated near Angers in the mid 1800s. The Comice pears are large, greenish-yellow when ripe. Perhaps the queen of winter pears. The flesh of Comice pears are buttery, sweet, tender and aromatic. Its low chilling requirement makes it suitable for low winter chill locations. As with Anjou pears, Comice pears need a period of cold storage before ripening.  Shows good resistant fireblight. Please refer below for more information on the Comice pear trees for sale.  Considerations for Doyenne du Comice  USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Fresh Eating Harvest Period: Very Late Low Chill: Yes Bloom Period: Late, Midseason Rootstcok: OXxF 333 (semi-dwarf) Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: France 1849 Storage: 3 Months or More Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]