Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Winter Nelis |
|---|---|
| Summary | The Winter Nelis pear is sometimes used as a standard rootstock for other European pears. |
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Using
| Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | European pear Asian pear |
| Vigour % of standard | 100% - 105% |
Growing
| Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Standard |
| Precocity | Slow to start bearing |
Climate
| Winter Nelis |
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Identification
| Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
Problems
| Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|
| Fire blight | Very susceptible |
| Scab | Some resistance |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility |
| Root lesion nematode | Some susceptibility |
| Honey / Oak root fungus | Some resistance |
| Crown Gall | Some resistance |
| Root suckers | Many |