Overview
Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' is a deciduous tree in the genus Pyrus, part of the Rosaceae family. Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained loam soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include fruit tree and garden specimen.
About
A cultivar of pear known for its large, sweet, and juicy fruit with a rounded shape and greenish-yellow skin often flushed with red.
About the genus
Pears are a genus of trees, Pyrus, in the family Rosaceae, that bear an edible apple-like fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are cultivated for their fruit and juices, while others are grown as ornamental flowering trees.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pyrus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral to slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Deciduous tree
- Suggested uses
- Fruit tree, garden specimen
- Fragrance
- Mildly fragrant flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice'
- Cultivation
- Requires regular watering and feeding; benefits from winter pruning to maintain shape and fruit production.
- Pruning
- Prune in winter to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the tree.
- Propagation
- Grafting onto rootstocks
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice'?
Requires regular watering and feeding; benefits from winter pruning to maintain shape and fruit production.
Where is the best place to plant Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice'?
Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' need?
Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' grows best in well-drained loam soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice'?
Prune in winter to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the tree.
Is Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' hardy in the UK?
Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice'?
Grafting onto rootstocks.