Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock Pyrus communis
Summary Pyrus communis Bartlett produces a well anchored, full sized tree. It is less vigorous than Winter Nelis and has variable productivity.
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Using


Pyrus communis
Species compatibility European pear
Medlar
Vigour % of standard 100%
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Growing


Pyrus communis
Rootstock size class Standard
Support required Free-standing
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Climate


Pyrus communis
Cold hardiness (USDA) Zone 4 (-34C)
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Identification


Pyrus communis
Country of origin United Kingdom
Period of origin 1750 - 1799
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Problems


Pyrus communis
Woolly aphid Some susceptibility
Fire blight Very susceptible
Scab Some susceptibility
Powdery mildew Very resistant
Honey / Oak root fungus Some resistance
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