Fruit tree comparisons
 Doyenne du Comice | |
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| Doyenne du Comice is arguably the best flavoured of all pears. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
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| Gardening skill | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Light |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Green - light |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |