Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Gisela® 6 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 'Gisela® 6’ has medium-high vigor and produces a slightly larger tree than ‘Gisela® 5’, Trees are open and spreading with good branching. Although it prefers fertile soil, it is much less fussy than ‘Gisela® 5’ about soil conditions, even heavy soils; but good drainage is essential. |
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Using
| Gisela® 6 | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | Sweet cherry Sour cherry |
| Vigour % of standard | 60% - 90% |
Growing
| Gisela® 6 | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Semi-vigorous |
| Precocity | Precocious |
| Support required | Temporary support |
Climate
| Gisela® 6 | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
Identification
| Gisela® 6 | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Gisela Inc. |
| Country of origin | Germany |
Problems
| Gisela® 6 | |
|---|---|
| Phytophthora | Some susceptibility |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
| Honey / Oak root fungus | Some susceptibility |
| Crown Gall | Some resistance |
| Replant complex | Some susceptibility |
| Root suckers | Few |