Semi Dwarf Pear Tree – ‘Comtesse de Paris’

Fruit Type: Pear
Botanical Name: Pyrus communis ‘Comtesse de Paris’
Fruit Colour: Greenish-yellow with light russeting
Growth Habit: Semi dwarf deciduous fruit tree grafted onto slow-growing rootstock
Final Height: Approx. 4–5 m
Expected Yield: Approx. 20–40 kg per season once mature
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pollination: Not reliably self-fertile; compatible pollinators include Saint Rémy, Clapp’s Favourite, Bonne Louise d’Avranches, Williams, Doyenné du Comice, Conference, or Beurré Hardy
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. −25°C; blossoms may be sensitive to late spring frost

‘Comtesse de Paris’ is a traditional European pear variety developed in France in the late nineteenth century. It is valued for its late harvest, rich flavour, and excellent storage potential, making it a reliable choice for home gardens.

This variety produces large, elongated pears with greenish-yellow skin often marked by light russet spots. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and melting with a fine aromatic character. The fruit is suitable for fresh eating as well as poaching, desserts, and preserves.

Harvest typically takes place late in the season, often from late October into early November depending on seasonal warmth and local growing conditions. With suitable storage conditions, the pears can be kept and enjoyed well into winter.

This pear grows as a semi dwarf fruit tree, remaining more manageable than traditional full-sized orchard pears while still producing generous yields. The controlled size is achieved through grafting onto a slow-growing rootstock, a technique widely used in professional orchards to regulate tree height and support reliable fruit production.

In spring the tree produces abundant white blossoms that attract bees and other pollinators, creating an elegant ornamental display before the foliage fully develops.

Pears thrive in sunny positions with fertile, well-drained soil. A warm, sheltered location supports healthy flowering and proper fruit development.

We select our fruit trees with winter hardiness in mind, ensuring suitability for reliable outdoor cultivation in our climate.

With proper care and placement, ‘Comtesse de Paris’ becomes a productive and long-lived fruit tree, rewarding gardeners with generous harvests of late-season pears with excellent storage qualities.

All trees are sold and delivered as 1-2 year old trees, similar to those supplied to commercial orchards, in jute bags filled with rich Dutch soil, depending on availability and variety.