Manual of Rootstocks

OHxF 217Vigorous European pear rootstock

Used for: European pear
Developed by: Oregon State University
Country of origin: United States
Parentage: OHxF seedling

OHxF 217 semi-vigorous with good production and high yield efficiency.

OHxF 217 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilityEuropean pear
  • Vigour % of standard70% - 90%
  • Rootstock size classVigorous
  • PrecocityPrecocious
  • Support requiredTemporary support
  • Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
  • Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
  • DeveloperOregon State University
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Woolly aphidSome resistance
  • PhytophthoraSome resistance
  • Fire blightSome resistance
  • Root suckersFew

Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.

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