Comice pear
Pyrus communis 'Comice'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 20 feet tall8 to 20 feet wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Comice' pear (Pyrus communis 'Comice') is a fruit tree for borders, pollinator gardens, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. It grows upright and can reach well over 12 feet tall, so give it plenty of room.
Pairs well with Red clover, Bowman's root, and Fennel.