{"product_id":"pear-comice-european-semi-dwarf","title":"Comice Pear Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eComice Pear Tree produces the luxurious dessert pear often reserved for holiday gift boxes and elegant cheese boards. Its round, short-necked fruit ripens greenish yellow, sometimes with a warm red blush, and develops exceptionally juicy flesh with a fine, creamy texture. The flavor is intensely sweet and aromatic, rich without losing the delicate perfume that makes a ripe pear special. Comice is best enjoyed fresh, where its melting texture can take center stage, but it also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses, nuts, and simple desserts. White spring blossoms add classic orchard beauty before the premium fruit begins to form. For gardeners who value eating quality above uniformity or shipping durability, Comice offers a memorable harvest—the kind of pear that turns a backyard tree into the source of a genuinely indulgent seasonal treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComice grows semi-dwarf on OHxF333 rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 5–9, with a confirmed 600-hour chill requirement. In suitable climates, harvest generally spans mid-September through early October. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, thin fruit clusters, and pick mature pears while firm so they can ripen to their creamy best indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComice is self-fruitful and can bear alone, but another compatible European pear may improve set. The confirmed companion is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bartlett-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bosc-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBosc\u003c\/a\u003e is another orchard option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComice Pear Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, short-necked pears with greenish-yellow skin and possible red blush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally sweet, aromatic, juicy, fine, and creamy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, cheese boards, fruit plates, and simple desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-September to early October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on OHxF333 rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible pear may improve set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bartlett-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bosc-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBosc\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest firm and finish ripening indoors for melting texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comice was developed by the Comice Horticole horticultural society in Angers, France, whose name the pear still carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543606485105,"sku":"FT180","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/comice-pear-tree-european-type-semi-dwarf.jpg?v=1769757904","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pear-comice-european-semi-dwarf","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}