Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Pyrodwarf |
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| Summary | Pyrodwarf is a popular vigorous rootstock developed from Old Home x Louise Bonne pear varieties. |
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Using
| Pyrodwarf | |
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| Species compatibility | European pear Medlar |
| Vigour % of standard | 65% - 80% |
Growing
| Pyrodwarf | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Vigorous |
| Support required | Temporary support |
Climate
| Pyrodwarf | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
Identification
| Pyrodwarf | |
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| Developer | Geisenheim Research Institute |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
Problems
| Pyrodwarf | |
|---|---|
| Woolly aphid | Some resistance |
| Fire blight | Some resistance Some susceptibility |
| Root suckers | Some |