Manual of Rootstocks

Krymsk 86®Vigorous stone fruit rootstock

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

Krymsk 86 is a vigorous rootstock compatible with most stone fruits, including almonds, peaches, plums (Japanese and European), nectarines and apricots.

Krymsk 86 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilityEuropean plum, Japanese plum, Apricot, Peach, Almond, Mirabelle, Cherry plum, Damson
  • Vigour % of standard70% - 80%
  • Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous, Vigorous
  • PrecocityPrecocious
  • Support requiredTemporary 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
  • Honey / Oak root fungusSome susceptibility
  • Crown GallSome resistance
  • Replant complexSome tolerance
  • Root suckersSome
  • Verticillium Wilt (Blackheart)Some susceptibility

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

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