Prunus Gisela 6 pbr 8mm+ graftable

Description

Prunus Gisela® 6 is a popular semi-vigor rootstock for both sweet and sour cherries, ideal for cherry cultivation on lighter to heavier soils without irrigation possibilities. This rootstock offers an excellent choice for cultivation on soils that are less fertile than for Gisela® 5 and is often chosen for more extensive plots and larger planting distances.

Key features:
Vigor: Gisela® 6 has a medium vigor, resulting in a tree that grows larger than that on Gisela® 5. It is less demanding in terms of soil quality, water requirements and cultural management, making it ideal for plots with less than optimal growing conditions.
Growth habit: Trees grown on Gisela® 6 have an open and spreading growth habit with good branching. The rootstock produces a tree that is suitable for permanent support when the trees are trained as crowns.
Soil and Climate: Gisela® 6 is less fussy about soil conditions than Gisela® 5, and performs well on heavier soils and in plots with less irrigation. However, good drainage is essential for optimum performance.
Tolerance and Resistance: Gisela® 6 is cold-hardy and resistant to various climatic conditions. Although it has some susceptibility to Phytophthora, bacterial canker, and Crown Gall, it shows some resistance to Crown Gall.
Suckering: This rootstock has little root sucker, which makes maintenance easier.
Health and Resistance characters:
Phytophthora: Limited susceptibility to Phytophthora.
Bacterial cancer: Some susceptibility to bacterial cancer.
Root fusarium / Oak and honey root fusarium: Some susceptibility to these fungi.
Crown Gall: Some resistance to Crown Gall caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Replant complex: Limited sensitivity to the replant complex.
Application:
Gisela® 6 is ideally suited for light to heavy soils in extensive orchards with larger planting distances. It is the ideal choice for situations where irrigation is not possible or where the soil is not optimal for other cherry rootstocks. It offers a good balance between growth and fruit production, making it perfect for cultivation in more extensive conditions with less intensive care.