- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf European pear9
- Semi-dwarf European pear4
- Semi-vigorous European pear14
- Vigorous European pear5
- Standard European pear4
S-2Dwarf European pear rootstock
| Used for: | European pear, Quince |
| Developed by: | Research Institute of Pomology and Ornamentals, Skierniewice |
| Country of origin: | Poland |
| Introduced: | 1930s |
S-2 is a semi-dwarf quince rootstock for European pears from Poland.
S-2 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean pear, Quince
- Vigour % of standard50% - 60%
- Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
- DeveloperResearch Institute of Pomology, Skierniewice
- Country of originPoland
- Period of origin1900 - 1949
- Fire blightSome susceptibility
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.