- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Semi-vigorous European pear14
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
Pyrus communisStandard European pear rootstock
| Used for: | European pear, Medlar |
| Developed by: | Mr Wheeler or Mr Stair |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Introduced: | 1770 |
Pyrus communis Bartlett produces a well anchored, full sized tree. It is less vigorous than Winter Nelis and has variable productivity.
Pyrus communis rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear, Medlar
- Vigour % of standard100%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Period of origin1750 - 1799
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Fire blightVery susceptible
- Powdery mildewVery resistant
- ScabSome susceptibility
- Honey / Oak root fungusSome resistance
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.