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Pear trees
Red Clapp's Favorite

A red form of Clapp's Favorite, also known as Kalle. The pears have a sweet flavor, and ripen in late summer.
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Growing


Pear trees
Red Clapp's Favorite
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group4
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Pear trees
Red Clapp's Favorite
Picking seasonEarly
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
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Disease resistance


Pear trees
Red Clapp's Favorite
General resistancePoor
FireblightSome susceptibility
ScabVery susceptible
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Climate


Pear trees
Red Clapp's Favorite
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 3 (-40C)
Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Pear trees
Red Clapp's Favorite
Country of originUnited States
Fruit colorYellow / Red
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