Tree Details | |
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Grid Ref | M5 |
Tree Type | Pear |
Variety | Doyenne de Comice |
Rootstock | Wild pear |
Date Planted | 18 March 2010 |
Tree Description | A large golden fruit with light russetting and sometimes red flushed. Can be unreliable. Vigorous upright growth. A November pear. |
Comments | Suggested by EK. The queen of pears, acknowledged by all to have no near rivals. Buttery, melting flesh and an exquisite flavour. |
Orchard Map |
We complain and complain, but we have lived and seen the blossom -apple, pear, cherry, plum, almond blossom - in the sun; and the best among us cannot pretend they deserve - or could contrive - anything better. (J. B. Priestly)