Doyenne du Comice ' is a popular dessert pear with a fine flavour that was introduced from France in 1849. Growing Details: Common Name: Pear Genus: Pyrus Species: communis Cultivar: 'Doyenne du Comice' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light Description: Doyenne du Comice should be picked in October while still firm and stored until November before eating.With a little planning you can put fresh, ripe pears on the table on Christmas Day.The trees flourish well in well drained yet moist soil, and in full sunshine.Pears naturally shed a small quantity of the developing fruits in mid summer. After this has occurred thin out the remaining pears, leaving one pear per cluster. Add a high-nitrogen feed in spring. Pollination: It is not self-fertile and needs a pollination partner: Conference pear