Manual of Rootstocks

OHxF 69Semi-vigorous European pear rootstock

Used for: European pear
Developed by: Oregon State University
Country of origin: United States
Parentage: OHxF seedling

OHxF 69 is tolerant of iron chlorosis ans wet soils. It has good anchorage with high vigor; moderately high precocity and yield efficiency.

OHxF 69 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilityEuropean pear
  • Vigour % of standard60% - 70%
  • Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
  • Support requiredTemporary support
  • Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
  • Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
  • DeveloperOregon State University
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Woolly aphidSome resistance
  • Fire blightSome resistance
  • Root lesion nematodeSome susceptibility
  • Crown GallSome resistance
  • Root suckersFew

Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.