Rootstock Guide
Duarte Nursery has prepared this guide to help growers make the best decision possible based on currently available information.
GRAPEVINES
Freedom
A widely used and versatile rootstock in California.

5C
The most familiar and adapted rootstock to coastal and delta premium wine growing programs.

5 BB, SO4
Very versatile rootstocks for many programs.

420 A
A good ultra premium rootstock for well-drained, high density sites.

3309 C
The most widely used rootstock for ultra premium programs.

101-14MG
An alternative rootstock for premium to ultra premium programs.

110R
A proven rootstock for drought tolerance and many low vigor sites.

1103P, 140R
Versatile drought tolerant production rootstocks.

PRUNUS (Almond, Peach & Cherry)
Hansen 536
Used for Almonds, Peaches, Apricots, Plums and Nectarines.

Nemaguard
Used for Almonds, Peaches, Apricots, Plums and Nectarines.

Lovell
A semi-dwarf rootstock used for Almonds, Peaches, Apricots, Plums, Nectarines and Prunes.

Marianna 26/24
Used for Almonds, Apricots and Plums.

Mahaleb
Used for Cherries.

Colt
Used for Cherries.
