Botanical profile

Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'

Latin name
Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'
Common name
Pear 'Clapp's Favorite'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5 to 9
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Moderate watering
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.
Soil type
Deep, fertile, well-drained soil.
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Mid-spring (May)
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Golden yellow pears with a red blush, juicy and sweet for fresh eating, desserts and preserves
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded shape
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Width
15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Growth rate
Rapid growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Pear tree
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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