- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-dwarf cherry10
- Vigorous cherry8
- Standard cherry7
PIKU 1®Semi-vigorous cherry rootstock
| Used for: | Sweet cherry |
| Developed by: | Pillnitz Research Station |
| Country of origin: | Germany |
| Introduced: | 2002 |
| Parentage: | Prunus avium x (Prunus canescens x Prunus tomentosa) |
Recommended in Italy for semi- dwarfing rootstocks. Induces earlier fruiting of sweet cherry scions compared to ‘Mazzard’ with good, consistent cropping thereafter.
PIKU 1 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySweet cherry
- Vigour % of standard55% - 70%
- Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperPillnitz Research Station
- Country of originGermany
- Period of origin2000
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.