- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Semi-vigorous European pear14
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
BP1Semi-vigorous European pear rootstock
| Used for: | European pear, Asian pear |
| Developed by: | Fruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch |
| Country of origin: | South Africa |
| Parentage: | Pyrus communis seedling |
BP 1 is a semi dwarfing rootstock recommended for vigorous and bi-color cultivars of European pears as well as Asian pears. It has no known compatibility issues.
BP1 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear, Asian pear
- Vigour % of standard60% - 80%
- Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
- DeveloperFruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch
- Country of originSouth Africa
- Fire blightVery susceptible
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown rotSome susceptibility
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.