314. Pyrus spp.

Common name(s): Pear

Plant type: deciduous medium tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: late autumn
Cutting maturity: hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA Quick Dip 1000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting : 3-4 weeks
Comment: Need tobe held in 65 degree F storage for three weeks then planted.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : 40F for 2mo.
Time required for germination : 1 weeks
Comment: Root prune the seedlings.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: winter
Type of graft: whip
Stock: rootstock: 'Quince c.'
Comment: Cambium layers of scion and understock should match. 'Quince' is a dwarfing rootstock.