Manual of Rootstocks

Weiroot 720®Dwarf cherry rootstock

Used for: Sweet cherry, Sour cherry
Developed by: Technical University of Munich, Institute for Fruit Growing, Weihenstephan
Country of origin: Germany
Introduced: 2001
Parentage: Sport of Weiroot 72

Preliminary reports indicate good productivity and fruit size with Weiroot 720.

Weiroot 720 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilitySweet cherry, Sour cherry
  • Vigour % of standard25% - 30%
  • 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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