- See also:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-vigorous European pear14
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
BA-29CSemi-dwarf European pear rootstock
| Used for: | European pear, Quince |
| Developed by: | INRA |
| Country of origin: | France |
| Introduced: | 1990s |
| Parentage: | Quince Provence selection |
A semi-vigorous precocious high-yielding quince rootstock, compatible with many but not all European pears, derived from a Provence quince.
BA-29C rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear, Quince
- Vigour % of standard50% - 70%
- Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf, Semi-vigorous
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredTemporary support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)(7) 0F / -18C
- DeveloperINRA
- Country of originFrance
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Woolly aphidSome resistance
- Fire blightSome susceptibility
- Root lesion nematodeVery resistant
- Honey / Oak root fungusSome resistance
- Crown GallVery resistant
- Root suckersMany
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.