- See also:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
Fox 16Semi-vigorous European pear rootstock
Used for: | European pear |
Developed by: | University of Bologna |
Country of origin: | Italy |
Introduced: | 2000 |
Fox 16 imparts vigor that is slightly greater than Quince BA-29C and has drought tolerance. Fox 16 is less tolerant of high soil alkalinity than Fox 11.
Fox 16 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear
- Vigour % of standard60% - 70%
- Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
- DeveloperUniversity of Bologna
- Country of originItaly
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.