Manual of Rootstocks

Weiroot 53®Dwarf cherry rootstock

Used for: Sweet cherry, Sour cherry
Developed by: Technical University of Munich, Institute for Fruit Growing, Weihenstephan
Country of origin: Germany
Parentage: Prunus cerasus seedling

This rootstock should only be grown in good soils to prevent growth problems. Properly managed, this rootstock can provide high early yields with good fruit size.

Weiroot 53 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilitySweet cherry, Sour cherry
  • Vigour % of standard30% - 50%
  • Rootstock size classDwarf
  • PrecocityPrecocious
  • Support requiredPermanent support
  • DeveloperTechnical University of Munich
  • Country of originGermany
  • Period of origin1950 - 1999

Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.

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