Pyrus c. 'Doyenne du Comice' (Pleached) Winter with eye-catching clusters of decorative

with eye-catching clusters of decorative yellow anthers

sturdy and upright in habit than the native Silver birch

Trim twice during the growing season to main a crisp shape

NOTE: Toxic berries

'Worplesdon' doesn't share the corky features of the species but its autumn colours are all the more spectacular

Pyrus c. 'Doyenne du Comice' (Pleached) Winter with eye-catching clusters of decorativeA popular dessert pear introduced from France in 1849 with fine flavour, similar to 'Conference'. Fruits are produced in early winter. Pick in October while fruit is still firm and store until November before eating. The variety 'Concorde' makes a good pollination partner. Well drained soil, full sun. Flowering group D, not self fertile. H6