Mystery Tree

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It has been a while since I posted, seems like I am doing all the work that was not done in 2020 due to COVID and the 2021 work all this year!

Here is the background on this tree. Maybe 10 years ago, I planted several asian pears. One winter a few years later the temps fell to -24F. It killed one of the Asian pears. I forget the variety at this point.
A sprout started from below the graft union on that tree and I let it grow, and grow it did. It has been a prolific grower with good shape. Last winter I pruned it a little more than normal, but I am posting some pics below.

The tree has never produced any fruit, and honestly I don’t know if it is a fruit tree. I know next to nothing about the what is used as rootstock for asian pears.

Does anyone have any idea what they use for rootstock and what this might be. Originally, I assumed it had to be another variety of pear, but maybe I am wrong. My other Asian pears have been very slow to produce heavily, but this year is a great year for them.


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Leaf pic


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Another


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I will end by saying this tree has a very unique mint green color at certain times of the year, particularly in the spring when leaves set.


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[Prof.Kent]

Quince or Pyrus betulifolia rootstock is used for pears.
I don't have any Asian pears myself. If you can remember where you bought them from, ask that nursery what they use.

 

[Telemark]

Certainly looks like betulifolia.

 

[Prof.Kent]

Certainly looks like betulifolia.

Whast sized fruit does betulifolia have?

 

[WTNUT]

Quince or Pyrus betulifolia rootstock is used for pears.
I don't have any Asian pears myself. If you can remember where you bought them from, ask that nursery what they use.

That is a good idea. They came from Grandpa’s orchard. I always had the best experience with them. Adams County was also good, but just not quite as good as Grandpa’s.


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[WTNUT]

Certainly looks like betulifolia.

And, as I recall that pear has thorns so to speak. I believe this one does too. I need to check.


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There is not a lot on that type of pear as a pear. Does it have any uses? Or, do I just have a tree that is interesting due to it’s history and will likely never have any value as a fruit?


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[Telemark]

Whast sized fruit does betulifolia have?

Isn't it similar to Callery pears?