Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Mazzard |
|---|---|
| Summary | Growers in the Pacific Northwest have long planted ‘Mazzard’ rootstock. It is well adapted to Pacific Northwest soils and cold hardy to -300F. In addition, due to its high vigor and moderate productivity, premium fruit quality can be obtained with only moderate inputs in pruning and management |
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Using
| Mazzard | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | Sweet cherry |
| Vigour % of standard | 100% |
Growing
| Mazzard | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Standard |
| Support required | Free-standing |
Climate
| Mazzard | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
Identification
| Mazzard | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Problems
| Mazzard | |
|---|---|
| Phytophthora | Some resistance |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
| Honey / Oak root fungus | Some resistance |
| Crown Gall | Some susceptibility |
| Root suckers | Few |