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Red Clapp's Pear

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Item #145387, Semi-Dwarf, Bare-root. Ships 3 - 4' tall with a 3/8" trunk. Professionally pruned for FREE!
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Description

Also known as Kalle Red. Puts on quite a fragrant flower show in the spring. Large, fine-textured crimson skin, with creamy white flesh and ample juice. Excellent for eating out of hand, canning and preserves. Thin the fruit to about five inches apart for optimal results. Tolerates clay soil. Originated as a natural mutation of Clapp’s Favorite. Ripens in late August. Best pollinators: Moonglow or Beurre Bosc.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Ripens/Harvest Late August
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Juicy And Sweet
Texture 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

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 12 - 15' tall x 9 - 11' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 12 - 15' apart to ensure room for growth.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 50' for best 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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The Clapp pear was developed originally by my ancestors in Dorchester. They are well known in the Boston area. I have been looking for them for years. Needless to say I am a Clapp
Kathy C on Apr 22, 2021
My wife wanted a red pear
Mark F on Mar 27, 2021
The Clapp pear was developed originally by my ancestors in Dorchester. They are well known in the Boston area. I have been looking for them for years. Needless to say I am a Clapp
Kathy C on Apr 22, 2021
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Nance E on Apr 3, 2021
My wife wanted a red pear
Mark F on Mar 27, 2021
They look interesting. I hope they taste good!
Kathrine N on Feb 21, 2020
unusual
Tom B on Feb 21, 2020
Wanted Clapps favorite but it is close.
Mike Rauh on Feb 19, 2020
New addition for my dwarf tree orchard which include apples,cherry and peaches.
William J D on Jan 5, 2020
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Nance E on Apr 3, 2021
They look interesting. I hope they taste good!
Kathrine N on Feb 21, 2020
I have a customer that wants to plant a dwarf Clapps. She has a Bartlett already on the grounds. I understand it will cross pollinate, but should she also plant a Moonglow or Buerre Bosc that you suggest are the best varieties to utilize with Clapps? In other words, do you see a significant drop off in the fruit production of the Clapps with not having the Moonglow or Bosc to cross pollinate with as you suggest or is the Bartlett she currently has sufficient?
Tim F on Apr 1, 2020
Is a Bartlett pear tree a suitable pollinator for this (Red Clapp's) pear?
Jennifer P on Dec 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. They should cross pollinate with each other.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

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