Manual of Rootstocks

MonreposSemi-vigorous cherry rootstock

Used for: European plum, Cherry plum, Sweet cherry, Sour cherry, Damson
Developed by: Agri-Food Research and Technology Center of Aragon
Country of origin: Spain
Parentage: Prunus cerasifera seedling

Monrepos was developed for sweet cherry in Spain and other Mediterranean countries. It is vigorous, has good adaptation to calcareous and heavy soils with high lime content, high productivity, and good anchorage.

Monrepos rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilityEuropean plum, Cherry plum, Sweet cherry, Sour cherry, Damson
  • Vigour % of standard80%
  • Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
  • PrecocitySlow to start bearing
  • Support requiredFree-standing
  • Country of originSpain

Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.

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