- Sub-categories:
- Semi-dwarf stone fruit6
- Semi-vigorous stone fruit20
- Vigorous stone fruit15
- Standard stone fruit24
Empyrean 1Standard stone fruit rootstock
| Used for: | Peach, Almond |
| Developed by: | CNR |
| Country of origin: | Italy |
| Introduced: | 1987 |
| Parentage: | Prunus persica x prunus davidiana |
Empyrean is larger than Lovell. It works best with almonds, is compatible with peach and nectarine, some plums and some apricots.
Empyrean 1 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityPeach, Almond
- Vigour % of standard115% - 120%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Country of originItaly
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Bacterial cankerVery susceptible
- Root knot nematodeVery resistant
- Ring nematodeSome resistance
- Root lesion nematodeSome susceptibility
- Crown GallSome susceptibility
- Replant complexSome tolerance
- Root suckersNone
- Verticillium Wilt (Blackheart)Some resistance
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.