Krymsk 86 Prunus Rootstock
Krymsk 86 is a newer Prunus rootstock that was selected in Russia by crossing peach and plum. It has proven compatible with seemingly all peach, plum and apricot varieties and is also being used as an Almond rootstock in California now. Has excellent anchorage and vigorous roots and is resistant to most root diseases, but is susceptible to rootknot and ring nematodes.
Choosing the correct rootstock can be the difference between a tree thriving or dying on your site. Rootstocks not only determine the overall size, vigor, and preKrymsk 86 is a newer Prunus rootstock that was selected in Russia by crossing peach and plum. It has proven compatible with seemingly all peach, plum and apricot varieties and is also being used as an Almond rootstock in California now. Has excellent anchorage and vigorous roots and is resistant to most root diseases, but is susceptible to rootknot and ring nematodes. cociousness of a tree but also what soil types it can grow in, its drought tolerance and how well anchored your tree will be. Now you can propagate your own fruit trees for very low costs or preserve rare and heirloom varieties by grafting them onto to resilient rootstocks. Be sure to check compatibility of your desired scion with your choice of rootstock.