- Sub-categories:
- Semi-dwarf stone fruit6
- Semi-vigorous stone fruit20
- Vigorous stone fruit15
- Standard stone fruit24
FlordaguardStandard stone fruit rootstock
| Used for: | European plum, Japanese plum, Peach |
| Developed by: | University of Florida |
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Introduced: | 1991 |
| Parentage: | Prunus persica seedling |
Flordaguard is a standard peach rootstock, recommended for low-chill climates, compatible with peach and plum.
Flordaguard rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean plum, Japanese plum, Peach
- Vigour % of standard100% - 105%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Chill requirementLow-chill
- DeveloperUniversity of Florida
- Country of originUnited States
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Bacterial cankerSome resistance
- Root knot nematodeSome resistance
- Ring nematodeSome resistance
- Root lesion nematodeSome resistance
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.