PEAR Doyenne du Comice
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NZ$47.00
NZ$47.00
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Harvest fruit in April to May.
Grade 1.2m+ (This is the height of the plant you will receive)
Supplied as bare-rooted, all plants are dipped into an organic hydrating medium to keep their roots healthy and moist. We take extra care in packaging, using durable and well-supported materials to ensure your plants arrive safely.
Upon arrival, you can store your plants in their unopened packaging in a cool, dark place for up to 5–10 days.
Pear ‘Doyenné du Comice’ is a highly esteemed French heritage variety, often considered one of the finest dessert pears in the world. Renowned for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and buttery texture, this pear is a must-have for any home orchard or fruit enthusiast.
Key Features: Fruit: Large, round, and slightly squat with a golden-green skin that may develop a red blush when sun-ripened. The flesh is incredibly juicy, melting, and fragrant, with a luxuriously sweet flavour.
Tree Size: Grows to 4–5 meters but can be kept smaller with regular pruning.
Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun. And must have some winter frosts for the best fruit production.
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but produces better yields with a pollination partner like ‘Williams Bon Chrétien’, ‘Beurré Bosc’, Winter Cole, Winter Nelis, Nashi Hosui and Nashi Nijiseiki.
Harvest Time: Late autumn, typically in April–May in New Zealand.
Watering: Prefers consistent moisture, especially in dry periods, but needs well-draining soil.
Growing & Care Tips:
Key Features: Fruit: Large, round, and slightly squat with a golden-green skin that may develop a red blush when sun-ripened. The flesh is incredibly juicy, melting, and fragrant, with a luxuriously sweet flavour.
Tree Size: Grows to 4–5 meters but can be kept smaller with regular pruning.
Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun. And must have some winter frosts for the best fruit production.
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but produces better yields with a pollination partner like ‘Williams Bon Chrétien’, ‘Beurré Bosc’, Winter Cole, Winter Nelis, Nashi Hosui and Nashi Nijiseiki.
Harvest Time: Late autumn, typically in April–May in New Zealand.
Watering: Prefers consistent moisture, especially in dry periods, but needs well-draining soil.
Growing & Care Tips:
- Pruning: Regular pruning encourages good airflow and strong fruiting wood.
- Feeding: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring and late summer.
- Thinning: Remove excess fruit when small to ensure larger, high-quality pears.
- Harvesting: Pick when the pears are firm but mature, then ripen off the tree for the best texture and flavour.