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Dear Lisa,

     OH x F 513 is extremely dwarfing here in zone 9 and would not have 
enough vigor for an Asian pear.  The best rootstock is P. betulaefolia and P. 
calleryana is also satisfactory here.  In slightly cooler areas of Texas, OH 
x F 40 and 87, but not 97, have been satisfactory as rootstock for Asians.  

     Collete was at one time offered by Miller's Nursery, in New York, which 
had descriptions of it in its catalogue.  Its chill requirements were high 
but it might work in zone 7.

                                                         Regards, Ethan

-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa Almarode <lisaalmarode@yahoo.com>
Sent: Apr 14, 2004 1:56 PM
To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [NAFEX] asian pear on pear rootstock

I have a multi-grafted asian pear with 4 varieties, 
plus bartlett - i.e, scionwood.  I also have several 
pear rootstocks (OHxF 513), and an itchy grafting 
knife.  I believe asian pears are compatible with 
pear rootstock, correct?  Can pears be successfully 
(easily) bud grafted or is regular dormant grafting 
better?  

On a happy note, I think the two pear grafts I did
may be making it!  I was worried as the scionwood had
developed a bit in the fridge.  Two of the apples I
did... well, I'm an optimist.  Among the pears is 
Colette.  This was described glowingly to me, but I 
can't find any good info on the web.  It's
"everbearing", and as I recall didn't need to be 
ripened in cold storage.  What's a good reference 
that describes even such rarities as Colette pear and 
Swiss Gourmet apple?  

Lisa in Ashland Oregon
USDA Zone 7 Sunset Zone 7 1800'


        
                
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