Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Quince C |
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| Summary | One of the most widely used dwarfing rootstocks for European pears, Quince C was developed at the East Malling Research Station, and is the benchmark for its size class. |
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Using
| Quince C | |
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| Species compatibility | European pear Quince |
| Vigour % of standard | 35% - 50% |
Growing
| Quince C | |
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| Rootstock size class | Semi-dwarf |
| Precocity | Precocious |
| Support required | Permanent support |
Climate
| Quince C | |
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| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
Identification
| Quince C | |
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| Developer | East Malling Research Station |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
Problems
| Quince C | |
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| Woolly aphid | Some resistance |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
| Root lesion nematode | Some resistance |
| Crown Gall | Some resistance |