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Pears
Comice Pear
✓ VerifiedFrance (1800s)
Widely considered the finest-flavored dessert pear grown, with an exceptionally rich, buttery texture that has made it the classic holiday gift-box pear.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~800 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator — Bartlett or Anjou work well.
Care info
Slightly more demanding to grow well than Bartlett, but the fruit quality is considered top-tier.
Recommendations
Worth the extra care for growers who prioritize flavor above all else.
Flavor Profile
Exceptionally rich, buttery, and sweet — often rated the best-tasting pear
Quick facts
Skin color
Green-yellow with red blush
Size
Large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
800