Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock BA-29C
Summary A semi-vigorous precocious high-yielding quince rootstock, compatible with many but not all European pears, derived from a Provence quince.
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Using


BA-29C
Species compatibility European pear
Quince
Vigour % of standard 50% - 70%
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Growing


BA-29C
Rootstock size class Semi-dwarf
Semi-vigorous
Precocity Precocious
Support required Temporary support
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Climate


BA-29C
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
Cold hardiness (USDA) Zone 7 (-18C)
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Identification


BA-29C
Developer INRA
Country of origin France
Period of origin 1950 - 1999
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Problems


BA-29C
Woolly aphid Some resistance
Fire blight Some susceptibility
Root lesion nematode Very resistant
Honey / Oak root fungus Some resistance
Crown Gall Very resistant
Root suckers Many
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