Pyrus c. 'Doyenn? du Comice' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus domestica, Pyrus communis 'Vereinsdechantsbirne', Pyrus communis 'Comice'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Pyrus communis 'Doyenné du Comice' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Pyrus communis 'Doyenné du Comice' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Doyenné du Comice' forms yellow-green fruits.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Doyenné du Comice' is a deep-rooting plant.