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Rootstocks
Fruit trees are propagated onto rootstocks. The rootstock is the most important factor in determining the vigour and eventual size of the tree. The choice of rootstock is therefore very important as it will determine the suitability of the tree for the position and the form in which you intend to grow it. Please find below a list of rootstocks and their characteristics.
- Almond VVA-1,
- Almond Adaptabil,
- Almond St Julien A,
- Almond Krymsk 86,
- Almond Brompton,
- Apple M27,
- Apple M9,
- Apple M26,
- Apple MM106,
- Apple MM111,
- Apple M25,
- Apricot WA-VIT,
- Apricot Torinel,
- Apricot Apricor,
- Apricot St Julien A,
- Apricot Brompton,
- Bullace Krymsk 2,
- Bullace Pixy,
- Bullace VVA-1,
- Bullace WA-VIT,
- Bullace S-766,
- Bullace Adaptabil,
- Bullace St Julien A,
- Bullace Brompton,
- Cherry Gisela 5,
- Cherry Krymsk 7,
- Cherry Colt,
- Cherry F12/1,
- Cherry Plum Krymsk 2,
- Cherry Plum Pixy,
- Cherry Plum VVA-1,
- Cherry Plum WA-VIT,
- Cherry Plum S-766,
- Cherry Plum St Julien A,
- Cherry Plum Brompton,
- Crab Apple M27,
- Crab Apple M9,
- Crab Apple M26,
- Crab Apple MM106,
- Crab Apple MM111,
- Crab Apple M25,
- Damson Krymsk 2,
- Damson Pixy,
- Damson VVA-1,
- Damson WA-VIT,
- Damson S-766,
- Damson Adaptabil,
- Damson St Julien A,
- Damson Brompton,
- Japanese Plum St Julien A,
- Medlar Quince C,
- Medlar Mespilus,
- Medlar Quince A,
- Medlar Pyrodwarf,
- Medlar Crataegus,
- Medlar Pyrus,
- Nectarine VVA-1,
- Nectarine Adaptabil,
- Nectarine St Julien A,
- Nectarine Krymsk 86,
- Nectarine Brompton,
- Peach VVA-1,
- Peach Adaptabil,
- Peach St Julien A,
- Peach Krymsk 86,
- Peach Brompton,
- Pear Quince C,
- Pear Quince A,
- Pear OHxF87,
- Pear Pyrodwarf,
- Pear Pyrus,
- Plum Krymsk 2,
- Plum VVA-1,
- Plum WA-VIT,
- Plum S-766,
- Plum Adaptabil,
- Plum St Julien A,
- Plum Brompton,
- Quince Quince C,
- Quince Quince A
topAlmond VVA-1
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topAlmond Adaptabil
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock similar in vigour to St Julien A. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Good tolernce of both drought and waterlogging. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
|
topAlmond St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
|
topAlmond Krymsk 86
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock suitable for peaches, nectarines and almonds. Can be used for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | |
| Spread | |
| Planting distance | |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms |
|
topAlmond Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
|
topApple M27
(Very dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good soil conditions. Ground should be clear of weeds and grass. Permanent staking required. Water in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) |
| Spread | 5ft (1.5m) |
| Planting distance | 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5m) apart, 6ft (1.8m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 10-15lb (4.5-7kg) |
| Bearing age | 2 years |
| Suitable forms | Dwarf pyramid, centre leader, stepover
|
topApple M9
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good soil conditions. Ground should be clear of weeds and grass. Permanent staking required. Water in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 25-50lb (11-23kg) |
| Bearing age | 2/3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, centre leader, cordon
|
topApple M26
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Can be grown in all reasonable soil conditions including grass orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 8-12ft (2.4-3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 30-80lb (13.5-36kg) |
| Bearing age | 2/3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, centre leader, cordon, minaret, espalier, container
|
topApple MM106
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including grassed orchards and relatively poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-13ft (3-4m) |
| Spread | 13ft (4m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 50-100lb (23-56kg) |
| Bearing age | 3/4 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, cordon, espalier, container
|
topApple MM111
(Vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including grassed orchards and poor soils. Staking preferable but not necessary if planted as a one year old. Stake for first 3 years if planted as 2/3 year trees. |
| Mature height | 13-15ft (4-4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 100-400lb (45-180kg) |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard, half standard, large espalier
|
topApple M25
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including grassed orchards and poor soils. Staking preferable but not necessary if planted as a one year old. Stake for first 3 years if planted as 2/3 year trees. |
| Mature height | Over15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 20ft (6m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 200-400lb (90-180kg) |
| Bearing age | 5/6 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
|
topApricot WA-VIT
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons, apricots and peaches. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topApricot Torinel
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new rootstock suitable for apricots. Can be used for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
|
topApricot Apricor
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new apricot rootstock slightly less vigorous than St Julien A. Better compatibility with apricots with alternative rootstocks currently in use which are not apricot. |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topApricot St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
|
topApricot Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
|
topBullace Krymsk 2
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Similar vigour to VVA-1 but more drought tolerant. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topBullace Pixy
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 10ft (3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topBullace VVA-1
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topBullace WA-VIT
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons, apricots and peaches. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topBullace S-766
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topBullace Adaptabil
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock similar in vigour to St Julien A. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Good tolernce of both drought and waterlogging. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
|
topBullace St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
|
topBullace Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
|
topCherry Gisela 5
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good fertile soil. Ground should be cleared of weeds and grass. Staking required for the first 5 years. Very sensitive to systemic herbicides such as Glyphosate the use of which should be avoided around young trees. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 10ft (3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, small fan
|
topCherry Krymsk 7
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new cherry rootstock similar in vigour to Colt. Suitable for a wide range of soils including relatively poor soils and grassed orchards. Stake for first 3 years particularly if planted as 2/3 year trees. |
| Mature height | 12-15ft (3-4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush
|
topCherry Colt
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including relatively poor soils and grassed orchards. Staking preferable but not necessary if planted as a one year old. Stake for first 3 years if planted as 2/3 year trees. |
| Mature height | 12-15ft (3-4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush
|
topCherry F12/1
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including poor soils and grassed orchards. Staking preferable but not necessary if planted as a one year old. Stake for first 3 years if planted as 2/3 year trees. |
| Mature height | Over 20ft (6m) |
| Spread | 20ft (6m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 5/6 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
|
topCherry Plum Krymsk 2
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Similar vigour to VVA-1 but more drought tolerant. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topCherry Plum Pixy
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 10ft (3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topCherry Plum VVA-1
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topCherry Plum WA-VIT
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons, apricots and peaches. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topCherry Plum S-766
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topCherry Plum St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
|
topCherry Plum Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
|
topCrab Apple M27
(Very dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good soil conditions. Ground should be clear of weeds and grass. Permanent staking required. Water in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) |
| Spread | 5ft (1.5m) |
| Planting distance | 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5m) apart, 6ft (1.8m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 10-15lb (4.5-7kg) |
| Bearing age | 2 years |
| Suitable forms | Dwarf pyramid, centre leader, stepover
|
topCrab Apple M9
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good soil conditions. Ground should be clear of weeds and grass. Permanent staking required. Water in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 25-50lb (11-23kg) |
| Bearing age | 2/3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, centre leader, cordon
|
topCrab Apple M26
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Can be grown in all reasonable soil conditions including grass orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 8-12ft (2.4-3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 30-80lb (13.5-36kg) |
| Bearing age | 2/3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, centre leader, cordon, minaret, espalier, container
|
topCrab Apple MM106
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including grassed orchards and relatively poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-13ft (3-4m) |
| Spread | 13ft (4m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 50-100lb (23-56kg) |
| Bearing age | 3/4 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, cordon, espalier, container
|
topCrab Apple MM111
(Vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including grassed orchards and poor soils. Staking preferable but not necessary if planted as a one year old. Stake for first 3 years if planted as 2/3 year trees. |
| Mature height | 13-15ft (4-4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 100-400lb (45-180kg) |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard, half standard, large espalier
|
topCrab Apple M25
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including grassed orchards and poor soils. Staking preferable but not necessary if planted as a one year old. Stake for first 3 years if planted as 2/3 year trees. |
| Mature height | Over15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 20ft (6m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | 200-400lb (90-180kg) |
| Bearing age | 5/6 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
|
topDamson Krymsk 2
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Similar vigour to VVA-1 but more drought tolerant. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topDamson Pixy
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 10ft (3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topDamson VVA-1
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
|
topDamson WA-VIT
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons, apricots and peaches. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topDamson S-766
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
|
topDamson Adaptabil
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock similar in vigour to St Julien A. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Good tolernce of both drought and waterlogging. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topDamson St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topDamson Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
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topJapanese Plum St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topMedlar Quince C
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good fertile soil. Ground should be clear of weeds and grass. Stake for at least the first 5 years and preferably permanently. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 9ft (2.7m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3/4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, centre leader, cordon, espalier
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topMedlar Mespilus
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions. Stake for first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | |
| Planting distance | |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 2/3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, half standard
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topMedlar Quince A
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including relatively poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m ) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Suitable Forms: Half standard, bush, cordon, espalier, container
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topMedlar Pyrodwarf
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new semi-vigorous pear rootstock less vigorous than seedling pear. Can be used for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil, chalk and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half Standard
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topMedlar Crataegus
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is commonly used as a rootstock for medlars. Suitable for a wide range of soils including grassed orchards and relatively poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m ) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3/4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, half standard
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topMedlar Pyrus
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including poor soils and grassed orchards. Staking preferable for the first 3 years. |
| Mature height | Over 20ft (6m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 5/6 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
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topNectarine VVA-1
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
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topNectarine Adaptabil
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock similar in vigour to St Julien A. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Good tolernce of both drought and waterlogging. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topNectarine St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topNectarine Krymsk 86
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock suitable for peaches, nectarines and almonds. Can be used for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | |
| Spread | |
| Planting distance | |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms |
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topNectarine Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
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topPeach VVA-1
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
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topPeach Adaptabil
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock similar in vigour to St Julien A. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Good tolernce of both drought and waterlogging. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topPeach St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topPeach Krymsk 86
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock suitable for peaches, nectarines and almonds. Can be used for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | |
| Spread | |
| Planting distance | |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms |
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topPeach Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
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topPear Quince C
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good fertile soil. Ground should be clear of weeds and grass. Stake for at least the first 5 years and preferably permanently. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 9ft (2.7m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3/4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, centre leader, cordon, espalier
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topPear Quince A
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including relatively poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m ) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Suitable Forms: Half standard, bush, cordon, espalier, container
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topPear OHxF87
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | |
| Mature height | 12ft-15ft (up to 4m) |
| Spread | |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | |
| Suitable forms |
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topPear Pyrodwarf
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new semi-vigorous pear rootstock less vigorous than seedling pear. Can be used for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil, chalk and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 15ft (4.5m) apart, 20ft (6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half Standard
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topPear Pyrus
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including poor soils and grassed orchards. Staking preferable for the first 3 years. |
| Mature height | Over 20ft (6m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 5/6 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
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topPlum Krymsk 2
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Similar vigour to VVA-1 but more drought tolerant. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
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topPlum VVA-1
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons and peaches. Requires good fertile soil and ground cleared of weeds and grass. Stake for the first 5 years. Requires watering in dry conditions. |
| Mature height | 7-9ft (2-2.7m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 8ft (2.5m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, small fan
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topPlum WA-VIT
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums, damsons, apricots and peaches. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
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topPlum S-766
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | A new semi-dwarfing rootstock for plums. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively dry conditions. Stake for the first 5 years |
| Mature height | 9-11ft (2.7-3.3m) |
| Spread | 11ft (3.3m) |
| Planting distance | 10ft (3m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, Half Standard, Fan
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topPlum Adaptabil
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | A new rootstock similar in vigour to St Julien A. Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Good tolernce of both drought and waterlogging. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topPlum St Julien A
(Semi-vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including relatively poor soil and grassed orchards. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Half standard, bush, fan
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topPlum Brompton
(Very vigorous )
| Requirements | Suitable for most soil conditions including poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | Over 15ft (4.5m) |
| Spread | 15ft (4.5m) |
| Planting distance | 20ft (6m) apart, 25ft (7.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Standard
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topQuince Quince C
(Dwarfing )
| Requirements | Good fertile soil. Ground should be clear of weeds and grass. Stake for at least the first 5 years and preferably permanently. |
| Mature height | 8-10ft (2.4-3m) |
| Spread | 9ft (2.7m) |
| Planting distance | 9ft (2.7m) apart, 12ft (3.6m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 3/4 years |
| Suitable forms | Bush, pyramid, centre leader, cordon, espalier
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topQuince Quince A
(Semi-dwarfing )
| Requirements | Suitable for a wide range of soils including relatively poor soils. Stake for the first 5 years. |
| Mature height | 10-12ft (3-3.6m ) |
| Spread | 12ft (3.6m) |
| Planting distance | 12ft (3.6m) apart, 15ft (4.5m) between rows |
| Mature yield | |
| Bearing age | 4/5 years |
| Suitable forms | Suitable Forms: Half standard, bush, cordon, espalier, container
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