Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Mazzard F12/1 |
|---|---|
| Summary | ‘Mazzard F.12/1’ is compatible with many sweet and sour cherries. It is moderately tolerant of wet ground, but does not tolerate extremely wet ground; moderate to good tolerance of infertile soil and grassed orchards. It can be grown under a wider range of conditions than ‘Mazzard’. |
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Using
| Mazzard F12/1 | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | Sweet cherry |
| Vigour % of standard | 105% |
Growing
| Mazzard F12/1 | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Standard |
| Support required | Free-standing |
Climate
| Mazzard F12/1 | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
Identification
| Mazzard F12/1 | |
|---|---|
| Developer | East Malling Research Station |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
Problems
| Mazzard F12/1 | |
|---|---|
| Phytophthora | Some resistance |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
| Honey / Oak root fungus | Some resistance |
| Crown Gall | Some susceptibility |
| Root suckers | Few |