Code : 1206534

Pyrus communis Clapp’s Fav

Clapp's fav Pear Tree

A pear tree highly valued for its juicy and sweet pears. The fruits are medium to large in size, with a smooth, thin skin, pale green that turns yellow when ripe. The flesh is tender, sweet, with a melting texture, ideal for fresh consumption, canning, or compote. This pear tree is self-sterile, so it is necessary to plant another variety of pear tree nearby to ensure cross-pollination and guarantee a harvest. It begins to produce fruit about 3 to 5 years after planting. Watering must be regular, but it is important to avoid excess water to prevent root rot. Pruning is done in late winter or early spring, before the vegetation resumes. It is advisable to remove dead or weak branches and to promote aeration of the tree to stimulate growth and improve fruit production.

Size

Height: 4-5m Width: 4-5m

Exposure

Sun

Zone

4

Soil

All types

Flowering period

May