Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock Controller 8
Summary Controller 8 is compatible with peach and nectarine. It has good anchorage and requires less pruning than Nemaguard.
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Using


Controller 8
Species compatibility Peach
Vigour % of standard 80%
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Growing


Controller 8
Rootstock size class Semi-vigorous
Vigorous
Precocity Precocious
Support required Free-standing
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Climate


Controller 8
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Identification


Controller 8
Developer USDA ARS
University of California Davis Plant Breeding Center
Country of origin United States
Period of origin 2000
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Problems


Controller 8
Phytophthora Some susceptibility
Root knot nematode Some resistance
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