Manual of Rootstocks

Krymsk 1®Semi-dwarf stone fruit rootstock

Used for: European plum, Japanese plum, Apricot, Peach, Mirabelle, Damson
Developed by: Krymsk Experimental Plant Breeding Station
Country of origin: Russia
Parentage: Prunus tomentosa x Prunus cerasifera

A popular modern semi-dwarf rootstock, compatible with many apricot, peach and nectarine varieties, as well as Japanese plums, European plums, damson, and mirabelles.

Krymsk 1 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilityEuropean plum, Japanese plum, Apricot, Peach, Mirabelle, Damson
  • Vigour % of standard60%
  • Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf, Semi-vigorous
  • PrecocityPrecocious
  • Support requiredPermanent support
  • Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
  • DeveloperKrymsk Experimental Plant Breeding Station
  • Country of originRussia
  • PhytophthoraSome susceptibility
  • Dagger nematodeSome resistance
  • Root knot nematodeSome susceptibility
  • Ring nematodeSome susceptibility
  • Root lesion nematodeSome resistance
  • Crown GallSome susceptibility
  • Root suckersSome

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

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