Comice Pear

Pyrus communis 'Comice'

Comice pear is a premium dessert pear with rich, juicy, firm, sweet, fine-textured flesh. Fruit is large, broad based, narrow necked and greenish yellow with a red blush and light russet. This erratic cropper has large, very vigorous trees. Ripens late in the season after Bosc.

Pricing

Comice Pear on Semi-Standard (OHxF 97/87) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $23.99

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Comice can be an erratic cropper, so be patient. It can come into bearing slowly. Requires a good polinator.

A Little History Outstanding winter pear that originated in Angers, France. It is mostly grown in the west and areas with long seasons.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Slow growing • Very vigorous • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Late fall
Other Attributes • Very sweet • Long-term keeper • Aromatic • Very crisp • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun	Skill Required • Above average skill	Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Canning or freezing