Pyrus com. 'Clapps Favourite' red The palmate leaves emerge strikingly

The palmate leaves emerge strikingly red

Its fruit ripening period is from early October to mid-October

Being a snake-bark maple it has attractive

As spring approaches the buds' protective furry coat cracks open to reveal a lovely deep reddish-purple bud which later opens to red-purple and pink within

green bean pods

Pyrus com. 'Clapps Favourite' red The palmate leaves emerge strikinglyOften referred to simply as ''Clapp Pears'' this is one of the earliest pears of good quality available. An attractive medium to large, pear with greenish yellow skin complemented with a red blush. Very juicy, sweet & flavourful. Great for bottling or fresh eating, ripens well on the tree. Flowering group D, not self fertile.