Cultivation

Sweet cherry scion

Prunus avium (L.) L.

Sweet cherry scions require strict selection of clonal rootstocks due to high selectivity regarding physiological compatibility, which affects tree longevity and fruit quality.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Sweet cherry, where this is mentioned in the description.

For sweet cherries, the selection of the scion-rootstock combination is critical due to the incompatibility of most Western European varieties with Mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb). Modern clonal rootstocks, such as VSL-2, Colt, and the Gisela series, allow for the regulation of growth vigor and acceleration of fruiting; however, they require consideration of individual responses to soil moisture availability and overcropping.

The propagation technology for sweet cherries includes bench grafting onto rooted cuttings, where maintaining component diameters within the 3–5 mm range is necessary for successful union. A specific feature of the crop is the high sensitivity of the scion on clonal rootstocks to vascular system damage during winter thaws and a tendency for active root suckering.

General information about the subject — on the page Scion.

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Varieties of Sweet cherry mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.