Pyrus c. 'Kruidenierspeer' - 1/2 STEM, GIRTH 12-14 CM C25

Description
The Common pear 'Clapps Liebling' (Pyrus communis) produces yellow-red, large, medium-firm and juicy fruits. They have a sweet and sour flavour. Loose, loamy soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from August. Their white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its conical and overhanging growth, the Common pear 'Clapps Liebling' grows to around 5 metres high and 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common pear 'Clapps Liebling' are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size. Common pear 'Clapps Liebling' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common pear 'Clapps Liebling' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, overhanging.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from January to February, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Pyrus communis 'Clapps Liebling' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from January to February.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Pyrus communis 'Clapps Liebling' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Clapps Liebling' forms yellow-red fruits.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases must be considered for Pyrus communis 'Clapps Liebling': - Pear leaf rust: susceptible variety.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Clapps Liebling' is a deep-rooting plant.