Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock S-1
Summary S-1 is a semi-dwarf quince rootstock for European pears from Poland, developed during WW2.
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Using


S-1
Species compatibility European pear
Quince
Vigour % of standard 50% - 60%
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Growing


S-1
Rootstock size class Semi-dwarf
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Climate


S-1
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
Cold hardiness (USDA) Zone 5 (-29C)
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Identification


S-1
Developer Research Institute of Pomology, Skierniewice
Country of origin Poland
Period of origin 1900 - 1949
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Problems


S-1
Fire blight Some susceptibility
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