Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Nickels |
|---|---|
| Summary | Nickels is a standard rootstock for peach, almond, and apricot, derived from Nemaguard. |
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Using
| Nickels | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | Apricot Peach Almond |
| Vigour % of standard | 100% - 105% |
Growing
| Nickels | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Standard |
| Support required | Free-standing |
Climate
| Nickels | |
|---|---|
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Nickels | |
|---|---|
| Developer | University of California Davis Plant Breeding Center |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
Problems
| Nickels | |
|---|---|
| Phytophthora | Very susceptible |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
| Root knot nematode | Some resistance |
| Ring nematode | Some susceptibility |
| Root lesion nematode | Some susceptibility |
| Honey / Oak root fungus | Very susceptible |
| Crown Gall | Some susceptibility |
| Root suckers | None |