Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Mahaleb |
|---|---|
| Summary | Mahaleb’ is best suited to deep, well-drained loams and sands as well as the calcareous soils typical of Spain and southern Italy. |
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Using
| Mahaleb | |
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| Species compatibility | Sweet cherry Sour cherry |
| Vigour % of standard | 100% |
Growing
| Mahaleb | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Standard |
| Support required | Free-standing |
Climate
| Mahaleb | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
Identification
| Mahaleb |
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Problems
| Mahaleb | |
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| Phytophthora | Very susceptible |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
| Root knot nematode | Some resistance Some susceptibility |
| Root lesion nematode | Some susceptibility |
| Honey / Oak root fungus | Some susceptibility |
| Crown Gall | Some resistance |
| Replant complex | Some susceptibility |
| Root suckers | Few |