- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-dwarf cherry10
- Semi-vigorous cherry19
- Vigorous cherry8
MazzardStandard cherry rootstock
| Used for: | Sweet cherry |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
Growers in the Pacific Northwest have long planted ‘Mazzard’ rootstock. It is well adapted to Pacific Northwest soils and cold hardy to -300F. In addition, due to its high vigor and moderate productivity, premium fruit quality can be obtained with only moderate inputs in pruning and management
Mazzard rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySweet cherry
- Vigour % of standard100%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- PhytophthoraSome resistance
- Bacterial cankerSome susceptibility
- Honey / Oak root fungusSome resistance
- Crown GallSome susceptibility
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.