- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Semi-vigorous European pear14
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
BP3Standard European pear rootstock
| Used for: | European pear, Asian pear |
| Developed by: | Dr. A. F. DeWet, Fruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch |
| Country of origin: | South Africa |
| Introduced: | 1930s |
| Parentage: | Pyrus communis seedling |
. In Australia, ‘BP 3’ proved more vigorous than the standard seedling rootstock There, it is precocious with high production, wide adaptation, and works well on low potential soils. It tolerates both cold and warm climates.
BP3 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear, Asian pear
- Vigour % of standard100% - 105%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- DeveloperFruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch
- Country of originSouth Africa
- Period of origin1900 - 1949
- PhytophthoraSome susceptibility
- Fire blightSome susceptibility
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.