Clapp's Favorite was raised by Thaddeus Clapp of Massachusetts USA in the 1850s. It is thought to be a cross between Williams and Flemish Beauty. Like Williams it ripens quite early in the season, and should be picked before it is fully ripe on the tree.
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Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.
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If you do not hear from us by February you can contact us in the spring to pre-order for the autumn.
Clapps Favourite grows well in the UK climate and crops heavily. You will get better flavour and fruit size if you thin the fruitlets in late May.
In its native USA it has a reputation for being susceptible to fire blight, but this disease is not virulent in the UK.
Unlike many garden centres and online retailers, the vast majority of our fruit trees are grown in the UK. Find out more.
In addition, all our trees are certified under the Plant Healthy scheme, supervised by the Plant Health Alliance. Other stakeholders include Defra and the RHS. The scheme aims to improve UK biosecurity by setting standards for all growers and retailers involved in selling plants in the UK. Find out more.
When you buy your fruit tree from Orange Pippin Fruit Trees we guarantee it for the first season in your garden while it gets established. If it doesn't grow successfully, we'll either replace it the following season or offer a refund, subject to some conditions. Find out more.
