Manual of Rootstocks

Gisela 3®Semi-dwarf cherry rootstock

Used for: Sweet cherry, Sour cherry
Developed by: Gisela Inc
Country of origin: Germany
Introduced: 2003
Parentage: Prunus cerasus Schattenmorelle x Prunus canescens

Gisela 3 is compatible with sweet and sour cherries. This rootstock promotes vigorous growth the first year or two and then slows once fruiting starts.

Gisela 3 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilitySweet cherry, Sour cherry
  • Vigour % of standard30% - 50%
  • Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf
  • PrecocityPrecocious
  • Support requiredPermanent support
  • DeveloperGisela Inc.
  • Country of originGermany
  • Period of origin2000

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

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