Pyrus c. 'Doyenne du Comice' (Pleached) Hedge peeling bark

peeling bark

ovate leaves bearing a tasteful

was commemorated in the name of this North American tree in 1860

turn to green before eventually turning bright oranges and reds in the autumn

quick growing native tree tolerant of wide variety of conditions

Pyrus c. 'Doyenne du Comice' (Pleached) Hedge peeling barkA popular dessert pear introduced from France in 1849 with fine flavour, similar to 'Conference'. Fruits are produced in early winter. Pick in October while fruit is still firm and store until November before eating. The variety 'Concorde' makes a good pollination partner. Well drained soil, full sun. Flowering group D, not self fertile. H6