- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-dwarf cherry10
- Vigorous cherry8
- Standard cherry7
Gisela® 6®Semi-vigorous cherry rootstock
Used for: | Sweet cherry, Sour cherry |
Developed by: | Gisela Inc |
Country of origin: | Germany |
Parentage: | Prunus cerasus x Prunus canescens |
'Gisela® 6’ has medium-high vigor and produces a slightly larger tree than ‘Gisela® 5’, Trees are open and spreading with good branching. Although it prefers fertile soil, it is much less fussy than ‘Gisela® 5’ about soil conditions, even heavy soils; but good drainage is essential.
Gisela® 6 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySweet cherry, Sour cherry
- Vigour % of standard60% - 90%
- Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredTemporary support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperGisela Inc.
- Country of originGermany
- PhytophthoraSome susceptibility
- Bacterial cankerSome susceptibility
- Honey / Oak root fungusSome susceptibility
- Crown GallSome resistance
- Replant complexSome susceptibility
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.