Cherry Rootstocks

MaxMa 14 (Maxima 14)

This is a semi-dwarf rootstock compatible with most of the cherry varieties. It is about 65-70 percent of the standard wild cherry size and 70-75 percent of the standard Mahaleb size under good caring conditions. It can adapt to various soil conditions and it is tolerant to heavy-textured soils, chlorosis and bacterial cancer. It has positive effects on the fruit productivity and fruit quality.

Cab 6 P

It is about 60-70 percent of standard seed rootstock size. Even though it has a poor growth habit in the areas with limited irrigation potential it is resistant to the conditions of heavy-textured soil and cold weather. It is compatible with most of the cherry varieties. Compared to the standard rootstocks, the trees grafted on Cab 6 P bear fruit 3 years earlier.

GiSelA 6

GiSelA®6 is, less demanding than GiSelA®5 in terms of soil, water supply and crop management.

This clone lies between GiSelA®5 and P. avium in growth vigor and is suitable for less intensive cultivation. Despite the stronger growth, yields start very early. 

GiSelA®6 is characterized by fl at branches and broad growth habit, no tendency to succering, excellent winter hardiness, tolerance to pollen-borne viruses, and very good varietal compatibility with healthy, tested scion wood provided.

It is suitable for growing on lighter, medium, or heavier soils without irrigation capability.

GiSelA 12

GiSelA®12 is similar in growth vigor to GiSelA®6, but is slightly stronger under most conditions. In Europe, GiSelA®12 is gaining importance especially on sites where GiSelA®6 causes problems, such as windy locations.
GiSelA®12 is characterized by fl at branches and broad growth habit, no tendency to succering, excellent winter hardiness, tolerance to pollen-borne viruses, and very good cultivar compatibility with healthy, tested scion wood provided. The lower fertility compared to GiSelA®5 and 6 is often rated as very positive. Especially the combination with self-fertile varieties does not lead to overcropping. Yields start early and fruit size is promoted with adapted pruning measures.