- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-vigorous cherry19
- Vigorous cherry8
- Standard cherry7
Weiroot 158®Semi-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 |
Weiroot 158 is the most popular ‘Weiroot®’ stock in Germany. It exhibits good precocity, although somewhat less than ‘Gisela® 5’.
Weiroot 158 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySweet cherry, Sour cherry
- Vigour % of standard40% - 60%
- Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredTemporary support
- DeveloperTechnical University of Munich
- Country of originGermany
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.