Savignac Pear Rootstock/Size:Pyrus communis Full Size: 2-3 ft.Overview Savignac is a decently cold climate adapted European pear (Pyrus communis) selected in Qubec, grown for reliable cropping and genuinely good fresh eating quality in short season climates. The fruit is typically sweet, juicy, and aromatic, and it performs best when harvested firm and finished (ripened) off the tree. Origin & History Savignac is reported as having been found selected in Qubec (often specified as Abb Savignac, Abitibi).
The nuts from the mother tree (shown below) are round
Often used primarily for fresh eating
Spacing on Dolgo rootstock (what we currently offer) is in the 18-20 ft
yield and fruit quality tend to improve as plants mature and develop a larger
Noted for their ability to withstand long
suggest it has potential as a fairly cold-hardy
These vines are going on their third year and come bare root with lots of fine root hairs
and therefore has sterile pollen (will not pollenize other apple trees)
Medium thickness in terms of the skin
Swiss Gourmet/Arlet is described in multiple authoritative references as susceptible to common apple diseases such as apple scab
our experience suggests it is better suited to Zone 4
one of the hardiest rootstocks available
