- See also:
- Vigorous Asian pear1
ReimerStandard Asian pear rootstock
| Used for: | Asian pear |
| Developed by: | Frank Reimer, Medford Research Station |
Reimer is a very vigorous, large tree that tolerates wet, dry, alkaline soil or heavy soil, but is moderately susceptible to iron chlorosis.
Reimer rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityAsian pear
- Vigour % of standard100% - 110%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)(6) -10F / -23C
- Fire blightSome resistance
- Root lesion nematodeVery resistant
- Honey / Oak root fungusSome resistance
- Crown GallSome resistance
- Replant complexSome tolerance
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.