- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-dwarf cherry10
- Semi-vigorous cherry19
- Standard cherry7
PIKU 3®Vigorous cherry rootstock
| Used for: | Sweet cherry |
| Developed by: | Pillnitz Research Station |
| Country of origin: | Germany |
| Introduced: | 2002 |
| Parentage: | Prunus pseudocerasus x (Prunus canescens x Prunus incisa) |
The most important advantages of this vigorous rootstock are regularly high yields over many years. It is well-anchored, with a few suckers.
PIKU 3 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySweet cherry
- Vigour % of standard80% - 100%
- Rootstock size classVigorous
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperPillnitz Research Station
- Country of originGermany
- Period of origin2000
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.