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.W