- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Semi-vigorous European pear14
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
BP2Vigorous European pear rootstock
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| Developed by: | Fruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch |
| Country of origin: | South Africa |
| Parentage: | Pyrus communis seedling |
With BP 2 avoid wet soils. It is susceptible to Phytophthora and Pseudomonas and less productive than ‘BP 1’ or ‘BP 3’.
BP2 rootstock characteristics
- Vigour % of standard80% - 90%
- Rootstock size classVigorous
- DeveloperFruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch
- Country of originSouth Africa
- PhytophthoraSome susceptibility
- Bacterial cankerSome susceptibility
- Collar rotSome susceptibility
- Crown rotSome susceptibility
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.