tree growing from downed Pear tree roots

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  1. Naturegirl

    Naturegirl Active Member

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    My old pear tree came down in a wind storm March 2016. The pear tree is still alive and produced 6 pears this year. There is a tree growing from it's roots. it also produced some kind of fruit. The photos show the small tree, the leaves and fruit in summer and the leaves and fruit today. What is this tree? Any help would be appreciated.
     

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    I think it's also pear, possibly Pyrus calleryana, which I see is one of several possible pear rootstocks. I don't feel all that confident of this, however, would like someone else to reply.
     
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    After doing some more research, I think it is a pear and I just need to wait a few years for the fruit to get large enough to eat. Thank you, Wendy for your help.
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    But if this is rootstock growth I would think the quality of the fruit is not its strong point.
     
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    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    If the tree is actually Pyrus calleryana, as seems likely, Wikipedia states that its fruit is less than 1 cm in diameter; so it won't get any larger.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Right - trees used for rootstocks generally don't seem to be of particular value for the fruit or the flowers.
     
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    The original tree is at least 60 years old and was planted at the same time as a few cherry trees and an apple. I think it is a Bartlett pear.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Just to clarify, I wasn't referring to the original fruit part of the tree. The stock they are grafted onto is generally not of ornamental or fruiting value.
     

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