Pero Decana del Comizio (Pear Tree)
A premium dessert pear variety known for its exceptionally juicy, sweet, and buttery flesh. It is prized for fresh consumption and pairs well with cheeses.
Latin Name: Pyrus Communis ‘Decana del Comizio’
English Name: Comice Pear
Species: Pyrus Communis
Genus: Pyrus
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage: Dark green, ovate leaves that turn yellow in autumn
Flower: Clusters of small, white, five-petaled flowers
Flowering Period: Mid to late spring (April–May)
Suggested Location: Full sun; ideal for orchards and home gardens
Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, loamy or sandy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5)
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full sunlight for best fruiting
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Tolerates cold winters but is sensitive to late frosts during flowering
Hardiness Rating: H5-H9
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: Around -20°C (-4°F) when dormant
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading tree; available in standard and dwarf forms
Pests: Pear psylla, codling moth, aphids
Diseases: Fire blight, pear scab, powdery mildew
Pruning: Prune in winter to remove dead or overcrowded branches and encourage airflow
Final Height: 3 m – 5 m (9.8 ft – 16.4 ft) (varies with rootstock)
Final Sideways Spread: 3 m – 4 m (9.8 ft – 13.1 ft)
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