Rootstocks cherries

Gupta AK, Khosla K (2007) Integration of soil solarization and potential native antagonist for the management of crown gall on cherry rootstock colt. Scientia Horticulturae 112 51-57. doi 10.1016/j.scienta.2006.12.004... 

Cut hack to a height of about 50 cm (measured from the root collar) before planting out the rootstock, except in the case of cherry rootstocks. 

Since plums and sweet cherries generally flower earlier than apples, a frost-free location which is sheltered from the wind is preferable. Antifrost irrigation is not possible for stone fruit. The soil should be well-drained. Plums tolerate a somewhat heavier soil than cherries. The choice of rootstock can compensate for these disadvantages, however. 

LIMBURG CHERRY. Generatively propagated standard rootstock with a straight stem. 

SAINT-LUCIE 64 (VEGETATIVE). 80-90% of the vigour of Limhurg cherry on a suitable site the most important cherry rootstock in France. 

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