Pleached Pear Tree Doyenne du Comice

Pleached Pear Doyenne du Comice (Pyrus Communis Doyenne du Comice Pleached)
Decorative and functional, pleached pear trees will add visual interest to the landscape and produce fruit abundantly. Pleached Pear Doyenne du Comice is a delicious heritage variety of dessert pear that was originally developed in France in 1849, and still remains one of the most popular choices for its juicy and flavourful fruits and ease of care. As a testament to its outstanding qualities, this pear variety has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit as well as the Perfect for Pollinators badge.

The Pyrus Communis Doyenne du Comice Pleached form retains all of the best features of the variety but with the added advantages that come with its traditionally trained structure. Prized for their architectural appeal, pleached pear trees have been an element of formal gardens for centuries back. In a modern garden, the raised square crown above the clear trunk will become an eye-catcher while also helping save on space. Furthermore, a pleached pear tree can be used to increase the height of privacy screening, particularly above the fence-line. White blossom appears around May with fruits ripening to yellow by the autumn.

How Hardy is Pleached Pear Doyenne du Comice?
Pyrus Communis Doyenne du Comice Pleached is fully hardy in all of the United Kingdom and fares well even in subzero temperatures. 

How To Use Pleached Pear Doyenne du Comice
Pleached pear trees offer multiple seasons of interest: from their spring bloom to their structural form, they will create a striking effect in the landscape. This type of raised hedge is not just highly decorative, but highly practical as well. Pyrus Communis Doyenne du Comice Pleached tree can be used to line pathways in a more formal setting or for above-head privacy screening, which is particularly useful when you have low walls. 

How To Care For Pleached Pear Doyenne du Comice
Caring for pleached pear is not too demanding: a regular trim, once or twice a year, will keep your Pyrus Communis Doyenne du Comice Pleached in tip-top shape. This pear variety will thrive in a sunny, sheltered spot and soil that is moist but well-drained. It is important to note that Pleached Pear Doyenne du Comice is not self-fertile and should be planted with a partner from pollination group 4 to ensure an abundant crop of fruit.