Often considered the best-flavored of all pears, with juicy melting buttery flesh.
Doyenne du Comice pear identification images
All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.
USDA identification images for Doyenne du Comice
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 26 Nov 2016 OH, United StatesGreat tasting and juicy pear. You must let them sit and ripen for about a month if you grow them yourself. These are the Henry & David pear they sell under their own name of Royal Riviera pears.
Tree register
United States
- Larry Landis in CORVALLIS, OREGON
- Linda Quibell in Clinton, WA
- Richard Smith in PLYMOUTH, MA
- Tom Scampoli in NORTH PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
United Kingdom
- Anne Roberts in Cambridge, CAMBRIDGE
- Anthony Payne in Bath,
- Billy Auger in Hopton Wafers, SHROPSHIRE
- Brian Heaney in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR
- Claire in LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE
- Colin Bowen in LONDON,
- Conrad Maloney in CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- Dave Hoare in HADDENHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
- Dominic in Wednesbury,
- Edward Evans in MANNINGTREE, SUFFOLK
- Euan Cameron in LARBERT,
- Gabrielle in EDINBURGH,
- Graeme Stockdale in Pilsley, Chesterfield, DERBYSHIRE
- Ian Crook in Edinburgh, LOTHIAN
- Lynn Pilley in NORTHAMPTON,
- Michelle in London,
- Mike Wicken in Camberley, COUNTY (OPTIONAL)
- Saffron Nicholson in Freuchie, FIFE
- Sedgie in SALTBURN BY THE SEA, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Susan.Boothby@Gmail.Com in Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
- Tamas Geleta in UCKFIELD,
- Wayne Seagate in Watlington, NORFOLK
- Will Davenport in Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX
Greece
- Xenophon Alexopoulos in Gardiki Souliou, THESPROTIA
Ireland
- James A Nolan in Glynn, WEXFORD
- Sean Cremin in NEWCASTLE WEST,
New Zealand
- Robert Mcbride in TAPANUI, OTAGO
Spring blossom records for this variety
2025 season
- 6th April 2025 - tree owned by Wayne in Watlington, United Kingdom
2022 season
- 16th April 2022 - tree owned by James in Glynn, Ireland
2020 season
- 10th April 2020 - tree owned by James in Glynn, Ireland
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Origins
- Species: Pyrus communis - Pear
- Originates from: Angers, France
- Introduced: 1840s
- Developed by: Horticultural Society of Maine et Loire
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1968-079
Identification
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
- Country of origin: France
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Fruit colour: Green - light
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Fruit size: Large
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
- Flavour quality: Exceptional
- Cropping: Light
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking period: mid-October
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Experienced
- Flowering group: 4
- Pollinating others: Poor
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Frost resistance of blossom: Good resistance
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
- Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
- Fire blight: Some resistance
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some susceptibility
- Powdery mildew: Some susceptibility
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Doyenne du Comice pear trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Doyenne du Comice pear trees - Thomas Fruit Trees (EU) France
Doyenne du Comice pear trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.
References
- Fruit Expert
Author: Hessayon - The Book of Pears (2015)
Author: Morgan
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