Rootstock, Pear, Pyrus Old Home x Farmingdale 97
Cold-Hardy & Productive Rootstock
Rootstock, Pear, Pyrus Old Home x Farmingdale 97 - Bare Root / 1/4" caliper is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Pear Rootstock: OHxF 97
OHxF 97 is a semi-standard rootstock producing trees 80-90% the size of standard. It-s known for excellent fire blight resistance and vigor. Best for growers who want near-standard tree size with strong roots and long life.
Key Characteristics
- Semi-standard size (80-90%) - Grows to 16-20 ft depending on cultivar and site.
- High vigor and strong anchorage - Produces robust, well-rooted trees with long-term structure.
- Excellent fire blight resistance - One of the best for disease resistance in pears.
- Productive and long-lived - Great for traditional orchard systems and silvopasture edges.
- Works in varied soils - Adaptable to a wide range of soil textures and fertility levels.
Product Details
- Tree Size at Maturity: 80-90% of standard (semi-standard)
- Soil Requirements: Medium to heavy, well-drained
- Compatible With: Most European pears
- Resistance: Fire blight, crown rot
- Support Needed: Not needed
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
OHxF 97 is a reliable rootstock for orchardists who want traditional tree form with the disease resistance and vigor of modern breeding.
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Soil RequirementsMedium, Medium-Wet, Medium-Dry
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9+
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