- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-dwarf cherry10
- Semi-vigorous cherry19
- Standard cherry7
Stockton MorelloVigorous cherry rootstock
| Used for: | Sour cherry |
| Developed by: | East Malling Research Center |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
The root system of the mature ‘Stockton Morello’ is in general more like that of the ‘Mazzard’ than the ‘Mahaleb’ including its water tolerance.
Stockton Morello rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySour cherry
- Vigour % of standard80% - 95%
- Rootstock size classVigorous
- Support requiredFree-standing
- DeveloperEast Malling Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Bacterial cankerSome susceptibility
- Root knot nematodeVery resistant
- Root lesion nematodeSome susceptibility
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Root suckersMany
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.