BP1 Pear Rootstock

BP1 was bred by AF Dewat, late of Pretoria, ZA. It is a common semi dwarfing pear stock - up to 25% smaller than D6. It produces trees uniform in size with reliable heavy cropping. Bears fruit early, suitable for warmer regions. However, in this environment may require spur pruning. Best on sandy loam to clay loam soils. BP1 is suitable for high density plantings

Comments: Information taken from www.anfic.com.au sometimes using overseas data.