Rootstock comparison table
Rootstock | Nemaguard |
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Summary | Nemaguard is the most-widely used and widely compatible standard class rootstock for peaches and almonds, also compatible with with Japanese and European plums, and apricots. |
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Using
Nemaguard | |
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Species compatibility | Japanese plum Mirabelle European plum Damson Cherry plum Apricot Peach Almond |
Vigour % of standard | 105% |
Growing
Nemaguard | |
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Rootstock size class | Vigorous |
Precocity | Precocious |
Support required | Free-standing |
Climate
Nemaguard | |
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Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
Nemaguard | |
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Developer | USDA ARS |
Country of origin | United States |
Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
Problems
Nemaguard | |
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Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
Root knot nematode | Some resistance |
Ring nematode | Some susceptibility |
Root lesion nematode | Some susceptibility |
Honey / Oak root fungus | Some susceptibility |
PTSL | Very susceptible |
Crown Gall | Some susceptibility |
Root suckers | Many |
Crown rot | Some susceptibility |
Plum pox virus / Sharka | Some susceptibility |
Verticillium Wilt (Blackheart) | Some resistance |