- Sub-categories:
- Semi-dwarf stone fruit6
- Semi-vigorous stone fruit20
- Vigorous stone fruit15
- Standard stone fruit24
PixySemi-dwarf stone fruit rootstock
| Used for: | European plum, Mirabelle, Damson |
| Developed by: | East Malling Research Center |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Introduced: | 1977 |
| Parentage: | St. Julien d'Orleans seedling |
Pixy is a plum rootstock that requires support for the first four to five years. It can be grown as a hedge.
Pixy rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean plum, Mirabelle, Damson
- Vigour % of standard50%
- Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredTemporary support
- DeveloperEast Malling Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Bacterial cankerSome resistance
- Root suckersSome
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.