- Sub-categories:
- Semi-dwarf stone fruit6
- Semi-vigorous stone fruit20
- Vigorous stone fruit15
- Standard stone fruit24
St. Julien ASemi-vigorous stone fruit rootstock
| Used for: | European plum, Japanese plum, Peach, Mirabelle, Damson |
| Developed by: | East Malling Research Center |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Introduced: | 1950s |
St. Julien A is compatible with all varieties of plums, peaches, nectarines and most apricots. Some say it is not a choice rootstock for apricots. Semi-dwarf rootstock for cold areas with fluctuating spring temperatures.
St. Julien A rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityEuropean plum, Japanese plum, Peach, Mirabelle, Damson
- Vigour % of standard75%
- Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperEast Malling Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- PhytophthoraSome resistance
- Bacterial cankerSome resistance
- Root knot nematodeVery susceptible
- PTSLVery susceptible
- Crown GallSome resistance
- Root suckersSome
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.