Comice Pear

Comice Pear

15 Gallon
$189.00
Sale price  $189.00 Regular price 
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Comice Pear

Pear 'Comice'

World's Finest Dessert Pear · Buttery Smooth · Gourmet Flavor

$189.00
Sale price  $189.00 Regular price 
Size15 Gallon

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Comice Pear is widely regarded as the finest dessert pear in the world. Prized for its sublime, buttery texture and rich, complex flavor, it is the gold standard for holiday gift boxes. This pear embodies luxury and is worth the slight extra care for an unparalleled eating experience.

  • Unmatched Buttery Texture: Famous for its exceptionally smooth, creamy, and melting flesh with almost no grit.
  • Rich & Complex Flavor: Offers a supremely sweet, aromatic taste with nuanced layers, often with hints of honey and spice.
  • The Holiday Gourmet Choice: The premier pear for elegant gift boxes and special occasion desserts.
  • Beautiful Blush Color: Fruits often develop a charming red blush over a yellow-green background.
  • Excellent for Fresh Eating & Desserts: Best enjoyed fresh to appreciate its texture, or used in sophisticated tarts and salads.
Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Glossy oval leaves with fine serrations, dark green.Flowers: White blossoms with pink stamens (mid-spring bloomer).Pollination: Partially self-fertile (plant with Bartlett or Bosc for best yields).Fruit: Plump, squat shape with distinctive neckless form.Habit: Upright-spreading deciduous
  • Mature Height: 12-15 ft (standard), 8-10 ft (dwarf)
  • Mature Width: 10-12 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate (12-18" annually)
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
  • Key Advantages:Supreme dessert quality (18-22° Brix).Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture.Complex floral-honey flavor.Premium gift fruit
  • Fruit Characteristics:Skin: Tender yellow-green with red blush.Flesh: Ivory-white, virtually grit-free.Flavor: Perfumed sweetness with hints of vanilla.Harvest: Late September to October.Best Uses: Cheese pairings, poaching, gourmet gifts
  • Landscape Uses:Estate orchards.Formal gardens.Espalier training
FAQs

Q: When is a Comice pear ready to eat?
A: It ripens off the tree. Harvest when firm and allow it to soften at room temperature until it yields slightly to gentle pressure at the stem.

Q: Is it self-fruitful?
A: It is partially self-fruitful but will produce a much larger, more reliable crop with a European pear pollinator like Bosc or Bartlett.

Q: Why is it considered so special?
A: The combination of its supremely tender, almost custard-like texture and its intensely sweet, complex flavor profile is unmatched by other varieties.

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Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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