Hardiness
Zone 5 to 9
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Pear 'Clapp's Favorite'
FamilyRosaceae
Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite' is a vigorous and much-loved summer pear tree, renowned for its red-blushed yellow-skinned fruit with fine, juicy, pleasantly sweet white flesh, perfect for fresh eating, desserts, or preserves. Early and prolific, it offers abundant white spring blossoms that attract bees and butterflies, while adding a decorative touch to the garden. Its rounded, well-branched habit makes it ideal for family orchards, edible gardens, or small sunny spaces. Well-suited to Quebec's climatic conditions, 'Clapp's Favorite' is also appreciated for its rapid maturity and ease of care. Grown in full sun and well-drained soil, this pear tree combines flavor, reliable yields, and hardiness for an aesthetic and delicious fruit garden.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMid-spring (May)
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingGolden yellow pears with a red blush, juicy and sweet for fresh eating, desserts and preserves
Maximum height15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Maximum width15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Growth rateRapid growth
Hardiness zoneZone 5 to 9
Minimum temperature'-34°C
