Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock Performer
Summary Performer induces slightly earlier fruiting of sweet cherry scions compared to ‘Mahaleb’ seedling. It has good productivity, increased yield efficiency, precocity, and earlier high yields with ‘Bing’. It's fruit size is comparable or greater than standard ‘Mahaleb’.
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Using


Performer
Species compatibility Sweet cherry
Vigour % of standard 70%
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Growing


Performer
Rootstock size class Semi-vigorous
Precocity Precocious
Support required Free-standing
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Climate


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Identification


Performer
Developer University of California Davis Plant Breeding Center
Country of origin United States
Period of origin 2000
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Problems


Performer
Phytophthora Very resistant
Crown Gall Some resistance
Root suckers Few
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