Beschrijving
Prunus domestica 'WeiWa'® is a modern, vegetatively propagated rootstock ideal for intensive cultivation of plums and apricots. This rootstock combines the reliability of the classic 'Wangenheimer Frühzwetsche' with the advantages of uniform growth and performance thanks to in vitro propagation.
Key features:
Vigour: Moderate to fairly strong, with a growth reduction of 15-20% compared to 'St Julien A'.
Productivity: Early production start, regular and high yields with excellent fruit size.
Uniformity: Vegetative propagation ensures constant growth and development in both nursery and orchard.
Advantages:
Suitable for intensive cultivation: the more compact growth allows trees to be planted closer together, leading to higher yields per hectare.
Adaptability: Suitable for different soil types and climates, with good winter hardiness. Light soils may benefit from supplementary irrigation.
Low maintenance: Forms few root stores and provides solid anchoring.
Applications:
Fruit trees: Ideally suited to plums and apricots.
Cultivation intensity: Ideal for intensive orchards where early and high yields are important.
Conclusion:
The 'WeiWa'® rootstock offers an excellent combination of vigour, uniformity and productivity. Its compact growth and early production make this rootstock perfect for intensive orchards aiming for maximum yield per hectare.