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Pear trees
Doyenne du Comice

Doyenne du Comice is arguably the best flavoured of all pears.
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Growing


Pear trees
Doyenne du Comice
Gardening skillExperienced
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group4
Disease resistanceAverage
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Using


Pear trees
Doyenne du Comice
Picking seasonLate
Season of use2-3 weeks
Food usesEating fresh
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Climate


Pear trees
Doyenne du Comice
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Pear trees
Doyenne du Comice
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Flower colourWhite
Fruit colourGreen - light
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