D6 Pear Rootstock
D6 pear is a vigorous seeding rootstock, reaching 100% tree size 
 
Only a small number of D6 rootstock have been offered for sale prior to our rootstock harvest. 
Final harvest numbers numbers will only be available after harvest in July - please email your interest if you would like to reserve D6 rootstock.
 
D6 Pear (Pyrus calleryana) is a vigorous seedling rootstock, producing a large tree which is naturally hardy and exceptionally long lived. Compatible with all European pear varieties (ie William Pear) and Asian Pear (ie Nashi). Suitable for low density systems. Due to their vigour, trees on D6 pear are slow to bear fruit, and may take 5-7 years.
 
Mature tree height: Seedling; will show variation in height, 20 meters or more in height.
 
Soil: Suitable for both heavy clay and light soils. 
 
Precocity: Late
 
Support required: No
 
Size: Only Large Grafting Grade will be available for this rootstock - No Grafting Grade or Liner Grade will be available