Manual of Rootstocks

BP2Vigorous European pear rootstock

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Developed by: Fruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch
Country of origin: South Africa
Parentage: Pyrus communis seedling

With BP 2 avoid wet soils. It is susceptible to Phytophthora and Pseudomonas and less productive than ‘BP 1’ or ‘BP 3’.

BP2 rootstock characteristics

  • Vigour % of standard80% - 90%
  • Rootstock size classVigorous
  • DeveloperFruit and Fruit Technology Research Institute, Stellenbosch
  • Country of originSouth Africa
  • PhytophthoraSome susceptibility
  • Bacterial cankerSome susceptibility
  • Collar rotSome susceptibility
  • Crown rotSome susceptibility

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

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