Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock Shilo
Summary Shilo induces slightly earlier fruiting of sweet cherry scions compared to ‘Mahaleb’ seedling. It also exhibits low root and trunk sucker production.
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Using


Shilo
Species compatibility Sweet cherry
Vigour % of standard 100%
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Growing


Shilo
Rootstock size class Standard
Support required Free-standing
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Climate


Shilo
Cold-hardiness Not cold-hardy
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Identification


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


Shilo
Collar rot Some resistance
Crown rot Some resistance
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