What Are Comice Pears Learn About Comice Pear Tree Care

Are Comice pear trees self pollinating?
How big do Comice pear trees get?
How do you use Comice pears?
Where do Comice pears grow?
How big does a dwarf Comice pear tree get?
What is a Royal Riviera pear?
Are Comice pears soft?
What is similar to a Comice pear?

Are Comice pear trees self pollinating?

Comice pears begin as yellow blooms in the mid spring. Their ability to produce without cross pollination depends on where the tree is located. In the western United States, they are considered self-fertile, but produce even better with a pollinator.

How big do Comice pear trees get?

Avoid areas near buildings and overhead power lines, because Comice pear trees can grow up to 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide.

How do you use Comice pears?

Comice pears are best suited for raw applications as their sweet, juicy, and soft flesh do not hold up well to cooking. They can be sliced and served alone or paired with creamy cheeses for complementary flavor.

Where do Comice pears grow?

Comice is the Harry & David Royal Riviera® gift pack pear grown in Oregon's Rogue Valley.

How big does a dwarf Comice pear tree get?

Mature Size

The standard Bartlett pear grows to a height of about 20' and a spread of around 20' at maturity. The dwarf variety grows to a height of 12–15' with a spread of about 10'.

What is a Royal Riviera pear?

Royal Riviera Pears are a special type of Comice pear, and so much more. First identified in France, in 1856, these exquisite pears became known for their succulent, buttery, and exceptionally sweet characteristics. ... This Comice pear varietal is known for being difficult to grow.

Are Comice pears soft?

Characteristics: Barlett pears come in both yellow and red; red Bartletts are common throughout the U.S. Other than a difference in color, the two varieties share many qualities: a delicate thin skin, a sweet taste, and a bite that's juicy and soft.

What is similar to a Comice pear?

Like Seckel and Comice, Forelle is a smaller-sized pear. Its flesh is more dense and coarse than other pear varieties and it has a sweet, cinnamon-spice flavor that is quite unique. The flavor of Forelle is enhanced when you pair it with a sharp cheese.