- Sub-categories:
- Semi-dwarf stone fruit6
- Semi-vigorous stone fruit20
- Vigorous stone fruit15
- Standard stone fruit24
NickelsStandard stone fruit rootstock
| Used for: | Apricot, Peach, Almond |
| Developed by: | University of California Davis |
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Introduced: | 2000 |
| Parentage: | Prunus dulcis x Nemaguard |
Nickels is a standard rootstock for peach, almond, and apricot, derived from Nemaguard.
Nickels rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApricot, Peach, Almond
- Vigour % of standard100% - 105%
- Rootstock size classStandard
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Chill requirementLow-chill
- DeveloperUniversity of California Davis Plant Breeding Center
- Country of originUnited States
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- PhytophthoraVery susceptible
- Bacterial cankerSome susceptibility
- Root knot nematodeSome resistance
- Ring nematodeSome susceptibility
- Root lesion nematodeSome susceptibility
- Honey / Oak root fungusVery susceptible
- Crown GallSome susceptibility
- Root suckersNone
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.