Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock Marianna GF 8-1
Summary Marianna GF 8-1 is a standard rootstock for plums and apricots, developed in France.
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Using


Marianna GF 8-1
Species compatibility European pear
Japanese plum
Apricot
Vigour % of standard 95% - 100%
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Growing


Marianna GF 8-1
Rootstock size class Vigorous
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Climate


Marianna GF 8-1
Cold hardiness (USDA) Zone 8 (-12C)
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Identification


Marianna GF 8-1
Country of origin France
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Problems


Marianna GF 8-1
Phytophthora Some resistance
Bacterial canker Very susceptible
Dagger nematode Some resistance
Root knot nematode Some resistance
Ring nematode Some susceptibility
Root lesion nematode Some susceptibility
Honey / Oak root fungus Some resistance
Crown Gall Some resistance
Replant complex Some tolerance
Root suckers Many
Crown rot Some resistance
Plum Brownline Some resistance
Plum pox virus / Sharka Very susceptible
Verticillium Wilt (Blackheart) Very susceptible
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