- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-dwarf cherry10
- Semi-vigorous cherry19
- Vigorous cherry8
ShiloTMStandard cherry rootstock
Used for: | Sweet cherry |
Developed by: | University of California, Davis Plant Breeding Center |
Country of origin: | United States |
Introduced: | 2001 |
Parentage: | Prunus mahaleb |
Shilo induces slightly earlier fruiting of sweet cherry scions compared to ‘Mahaleb’ seedling. It also exhibits low root and trunk sucker production.
Shilo rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySweet cherry
- Vigour % of standard100%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessNot cold-hardy
- DeveloperUniversity of California Davis Plant Breeding Center
- Country of originUnited States
- Period of origin2000
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown rotSome resistance
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.