Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook

Pear Cultivar Susceptibility

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Reviewed: March 2023

Pear (Pyrus spp.) — Cultivar Susceptibility

Cultivar

Fire Blight*

Scab

Powdery Mildew

Fabraea Leaf Spot

Rust**

D’Anjou

S

S

S

R

0

Bartlett (Williams)

S

S

R

R

0.5

Bosc

S

I

R

R

0.5

Bradford

I

R

?

R

0.5

Comice

S

S

S

I

1

Forelle

S

S

?

R

0.5

Seckel

I

S

R

R

0.5

Starkrimson (red Clapps’s)

S

S

R

R

0

S=Susceptible, I = Intermediate, R = Resistant.

* Van Der Zwet, T., Orolaza-Halbrendt, N., and Zeller, W. 2012. Fire Blight: History, Biology, and Management. APS Press/American Phytopathological Society.

** 0 to 10 scale where 0 = resistant and 10 = very susceptible. Field observations, Pscheidt and Postman, 2015.

Pscheidt, J.W., and Ocamb, C.M. (Senior Eds.). 2024 Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook.
© Oregon State University.

Use pesticides safely!

  • Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
  • Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
  • Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

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H - Home garden packaging commonly available.     O - Acceptable in organic production.