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Pyrus communis Comtesse de Paris - Pear Tree
Pyrus communis Comtesse de Paris - Pear Tree
Mon poirier Comtesse de Paris est en bonne santé
Catherine, 20/06/2021
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The 'Comtesse de Paris' Pear Tree is a self-fertile variety considered to be a very good pollinator for other pear trees. These qualities, along with its reasonably fast fruiting, make this fruit tree a good candidate for starting an orchard. The pear is fairly large in size, covered in a green skin with freckles, and has a slightly grainy but tasty and melting flesh. Harvest takes place late, at the end of October, and the fruits can be stored until January if carefully picked and stored in a cool place.
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The pear tree is a tree native to central Asia and has been cultivated in China for 6,000 years. It was introduced to Europe around the 6th century. While its development in the Middle Ages remained limited, there were already 200 varieties during the Renaissance. Since then, the number of varieties has continued to increase. The 'Comtesse de Paris' Pear Tree is an old variety obtained by Mr. Fourcine, a horticulturist from Dreux, in 1882. It is not very susceptible to diseases and is very fertile, making it still interesting for starting or completing an orchard.
If it is not prone to frost, the 'Comtesse de Paris' Pear Tree will still appreciate protected and sunny locations, avoiding frosty and windy situations. Easy to grow, it likes moist and deep soils, but it dislikes excessively draining and limestone soils. In winter, provide the tree with a handful of wood ash, rich in potash, which will improve flowering and fruit quality. This practice can be extended to your entire orchard. The flowering is late, occurring in April, and is protected from frost. Being self-fertile, the proximity of other pear trees is not necessary for fruiting, but the presence of other pear trees nearby will increase productivity. The very common 'William's' and 'Conference' varieties will fulfill this role very well.
This variety produces fairly large and plump fruits, with a thick and rough skin that has a color ranging from green to yellow, dotted with numerous small bronze spots. In the mouth, the flesh is melting and juicy, with a slightly spicy aroma balanced with sweetness. This flavour makes this pear suitable for making sweet and savoury dishes, such as accompanying game meat, for example.
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Plant the 'Comtesse de Paris' pear tree in a sunny location, in neutral, acidic, or slightly alkaline soil, moist but not excessively so. Dig a hole two to three weeks before planting, twice as wide and deep as the pot. On planting day, place the tree with its pot in a basin of water, so as to moisten the entire root ball by capillary action. Ensure drainage in the planting hole by adding a small layer of gravel at the bottom of the hole, then add well-decomposed compost on top. Plant the tree in the hole, fill with soil mixed with potting soil. Do not bury the grafting collar. Firmly tamp down at the base. The root ball should be completely covered. Water thoroughly.
You can apply a small handful of wood ash, rich in potash, during winter, as this will improve fruiting. Spread it around the tree under the crown, but not directly at the base of the tree, as the operation would be ineffective.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.