- See also:
- Dwarf cherry3
- Semi-dwarf cherry10
- Semi-vigorous cherry19
- Standard cherry7
ColtVigorous cherry rootstock
Used for: | Sweet cherry, Sour cherry |
Developed by: | East Malling Research Station |
Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
Introduced: | 1977 |
Parentage: | Prunus avium F299/2 x Prunus pseudocerasus |
Colt was one of the first dwarfing rootstocks for sweet cherries, up to 25% less vigorous than Mazzard.
Colt rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilitySweet cherry, Sour cherry
- Vigour % of standard75% - 90%
- Rootstock size classVigorous
- PrecocitySlow to start bearing
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessNot cold-hardy
- DeveloperEast Malling Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- PhytophthoraSome resistance
- Bacterial cankerSome resistance
- Root lesion nematodeVery susceptible
- Crown GallSome susceptibility
- Replant complexSome tolerance
- Root suckersNone
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.