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Clapp's Favorite Pear
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Clapp's Favorite Pear

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Description

Handsome and hardy. Vigorous tree has an upright growth habit and produces large, sun-yellow pears with a red cheek. Fruit is juicy with a fine sweet texture, ideal for fresh-eating and canning. Harvest a week or two before Bartlett. Originates from Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Harvest in late August. Best pollinators: Beurre Bosc or Moonglow. See more Recommended Pollinators below.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Yellow
Fruit Size Large - Extra Large
Pollination Pollinator Needed
Ripens/Harvest Late August-mid September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Juicy And Sweet
Texture Fine Grained/crisp
Years to Bear 4 - 6
Zone Range 5 - 7

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 7
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
Standard 18 - 20' Tall X 12 - 13' Wide
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15' Tall X 9 - 11' Wide
Dwarf 8 - 10' Tall X 6 - 7' Wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
Standard 18 - 20'
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15'
Dwarf 8 - 10'

Recommended Pollinators

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Our experts recommend planting one of the following within 50' for optimum pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow pear trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow pear trees »

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Our Promise of Satisfaction

1 Year Warranty

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Am using as a pollinator.
Ronald M on Jan 19, 2019
Pears grow very well in my climate, Western, NY.
Helena B on May 12, 2018
Am using as a pollinator.
Ronald M on Jan 19, 2019
Because of the easy to grow label.
Maria P on Oct 15, 2018
Pears grow very well in my climate, Western, NY.
Helena B on May 12, 2018
Because of it quality for eating right off of the tree.
KARL K on May 11, 2018
Because of the easy to grow label.
Maria P on Oct 15, 2018
Because of it quality for eating right off of the tree.
KARL K on May 11, 2018

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This is the pear my great-grandfather planted. I still have one of the original trees I have friends and relatives all around that I have to call when they are getting ripe.
May 29, 2016
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 over 3 years ago

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