Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | D6 |
|---|---|
| Summary | D6 is a common rootstock in Australia that is vigorous and crops heavily producing large, high quality fruit, but it is slower to bear, especially if pruned hard in the early years. |
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Using
| D6 | |
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| Species compatibility | European pear Asian pear |
| Vigour % of standard | 90% - 100% |
Growing
| D6 | |
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| Rootstock size class | Vigorous Standard |
| Precocity | Slow to start bearing |
| Support required | Free-standing |
Climate
| D6 |
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Identification
| D6 | |
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| Country of origin | Australia China |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
Problems
| D6 | |
|---|---|
| Woolly aphid | Some resistance |
| Fire blight | Some resistance |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
| Crown Gall | Some resistance |
| Collar rot | Some resistance |