Autumn 2024 planting seasonPre-order now for EU delivery December 2024 - March 2025

Kirchensaller pear rootstocks

Pyrus communis

Kirchensaller is a vigorous clonal seedling rootstock of Pyrus communis, compatible with all European pears and Perry pears, and is the best choice if you want to plant a traditional pear orchard. Kirchensaller produces a standard pear tree with a mature height of 6m or more, and no staking is required.

Trees grafted on Kirchensaller should be planted 5m - 7m apart.

Pear trees on Kirchensaller have the potential to be very long-lived, i.e. over 100 years in the right conditions. If you want to "plant pears for your heirs" this is the rootstock you need!

Kirchensaller pear rootstocks for sale

Rootstocks are usually 8-10mm grade, the best size for grafting. Please order by January for delivery in February - March. If you wish to order a large number of rootstocks please contact us.

  • Kirchensaller bare-root rootstocks (each) 3.25€
EU delivery countries
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
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Kirchensaller characteristics

  • Disease resistanceAverage
  • Country of originGermany


This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.