- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Semi-vigorous European pear14
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
D6Vigorous European pear rootstock
| Used for: | European pear, Asian pear |
| Country of origin: | Australia, China |
| Parentage: | Pyrus calleryana seedling |
D6 is a common rootstock in Australia that is vigorous and crops heavily producing large, high quality fruit, but it is slower to bear, especially if pruned hard in the early years.
D6 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear, Asian pear
- Vigour % of standard90% - 100%
- Rootstock size classVigorous, Standard
- PrecocitySlow to start bearing
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Country of originAustralia, China
- Period of origin1900 - 1949
- Woolly aphidSome resistance
- Fire blightSome resistance
- Powdery mildewSome resistance
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown GallSome resistance
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.