Manual of Rootstocks

Weiroot 10®Semi-vigorous 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 10 is a viable alternative to traditional vigorous rootstocks as it induces better and earlier cropping and better fruit quality with optimum yield efficiency. It fits best with medium density orchards.

Weiroot 10 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilitySweet cherry, Sour cherry
  • Vigour % of standard70% - 80%
  • Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
  • PrecocityPrecocious
  • Support requiredFree-standing
  • 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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