| Tree Details | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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How do you get an old pie dish really clean? Bake an apple pie in it for your neighbour - it will come back sparkling. (Mid-west wisdom)