Red Clapp
Pear
This is the only rootstock available for this variety
This is a pre-order for the spring 2027 season. We'll reach out to confirm availability and arrange pickup before planting time. Your 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Why Buy This Tree?
Red Clapp’s Favorite is the perfect early pear for growers who want color, sweetness, and performance. Its brilliant red skin attracts instant attention at farmers’ markets, while its flavor and texture rival the best dessert pears. Our organic, farm-grown Red Clapp trees are adapted for Washington’s climate and available for local delivery from Green Bluff Pastures. Buy fruit trees online today and add a cold-hardy, market-ready variety that brings early-season profit and orchard beauty.
About Red Clapp
The Red Clapp’s Favorite pear tree produces stunning, crimson-blushed fruit with juicy, aromatic flesh and classic pear sweetness. Ripening in late August, this variety arrives early in the season, offering a bright, refreshing flavor that sets the tone for fall harvests. Its red skin and white, tender flesh make it as beautiful as it is delicious. Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and preserving, Red Clapp’s Favorite thrives in Washington’s mild summers and cool nights, producing reliable crops year after year.
Key Benefits
Specifications
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 4-8
Mature Height
15-20 ft on OHxF 87 or 97 rootstock
Width: 12-15 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Growth Rate
Moderate to Fast
Harvest Time
Late August to Early September
Years to Fruit
3 years
Fruit Information
Flavor Profile
Sweet and aromatic with smooth, buttery texture and mild spice finish
Storage Quality
Good – holds well for several weeks when refrigerated
Best Uses
Pollination Requirements
This variety requires cross-pollination for fruit production. Plant with another compatible variety for best results.
Compatible Pollinators:
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Disease Resistance
Botanical Information
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis 'Red Clapp’s Favorite'
Origin
Massachusetts, USA – Natural red sport of Clapp’s Favorite (discovered in the early 1900s)
