Doyenné du Comice

A French pear, grown from seed in the fruit garden of the Horticultural Society of Maine et Loire and first fruiting in 1849. It reached England in 1858 and soon became very popular for its delicious flavour and juicy texture. The medium/large golden yellow fruit is flushed red. It is best planted in a warm site if it is to fruit well. Fruit keeps until November/December. Crops are not always regular.