- See also:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
OHxF 40Semi-vigorous European pear rootstock
| Used for: | European pear |
| Developed by: | Oregon State University |
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Parentage: | OHxF seedling |
In the 2002- 2010 Pacific Northwest Pear Rootstock Trial, OHxF did not perform as well as OHxF 87. However, in Greece, OHxF 40 rootstock appears to be the most suitable of the OHxF series.
OHxF 40 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear
- Vigour % of standard60% - 70%
- Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
- Support requiredTemporary support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 6 (-23C)
- DeveloperOregon State University
- Country of originUnited States
- Woolly aphidSome resistance
- Fire blightSome resistance
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.