Pear 'Clapp's Favorite'

$109.99
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Welcome the harvest season early with the stunning Clapp's Favourite pear tree. This vigorous grower becomes a garden centrepiece in spring, smothered in radiant clusters of fragrant, snow-white blossoms. As summer peaks, its branches are heavy with large, elegant, bell-shaped fruits that feature a sun-kissed golden-yellow skin often adorned with a brilliant crimson blush. The glossy, deep green foliage provides a lush summer canopy before transitioning into a spectacular finale of deep purple, red, and gold in the autumn.

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Plant Details

Difficulty:

Easy to Medium

Zone:

5-8

Watering:

Medium to High

Years To Bear:

4–6

Plant Type:

Fruit Tree

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Clapp's Favorite Pear, Clapp's Favourite, European Pear, Common Pear

Scientific Name:

Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Standard trees can reach 15–20 feet tall (or more); dwarf/semi-dwarf stay around 10–15 feet.
  • Growth Habit: Vigorous and upright to broadly columnar.
  • Form: Broad pyramidal or upright oval crown.
  • Growth Rate: Rapid/Fast.
  • Longevity: 50 years or more under ideal conditions.

Features:

  • Disease Susceptibility: Susceptible to fireblight and pear scab.
  • Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, canning, and preserves.
  • Wildlife Interest: Valuable for bees and provides food for birds.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun; thrives in a sheltered, frost-free position.
  • Soil Preferences: Deep, fertile, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable; can tolerate clay, sandy, or calcareous soils.
  • Watering: Regular deep soaking, especially for young trees and during dry spells.

Plant Care

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily) for optimal growth and fruit development.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil; requires regular watering during fruit swell.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Prune in late winter while dormant to increase airflow. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring.

Tips For Success:

  • Thinning: Thin fruit to 5 inches apart in late spring to improve size and quality.
  • Harvesting: Pick while still firm and green about 10 days before full ripeness to avoid core rot.
  • Mulching: Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring after the last frost or late fall while dormant.
  • Spacing: 15–20 feet for standard; 10–12 feet for semi-dwarf.
  • Location Tips: Good air circulation is critical to prevent fireblight; avoid planting near power lines due to mature height.

Fruit Profile

Size:

Medium to Large

Colour:

Golden yellow base with a distinctive red or pink blush.

Texture:

Fine-grained, soft, melting, and extremely juicy.

Flavour:

Pleasantly mild and very sweet with a slightly acidic balance.

Harvest Time:

Late August to mid-September

Pollination Requirements:

Not self-fertile; requires a cross-pollinator with an overlapping bloom period such as 'Bartlett', 'Bosc', or 'Moonglow'.