Bailey Semi-Dwarf Peach Rootstock (AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR SPRING 2028)

Pre-Order for Spring Planting - Non-dormant rootstock is usually ready mid-late May.

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Grown by: Plantigro

Graft Compatibility:

Compatible with most peach varieties grown in Ontario

Why We Grow It: Bailey is a reliable and cold hardy peach rootstock, great characteristics for Canadian growers where the colder climate can make growing peaches much more tricky.

This rootstock comes non-dormant in a tray of 50 plugs. The rootstock will be quite small and will either be suitable for grafting in the summer or the following spring.

This variety is only available by request for Spring 2028. We do not have any availability for Spring 2027.

Rootstock is the bottom part of a grafted tree which has the roots. The main purpose of rootstock is to control the height of the adult tree and it is broadly categorized as dwarf, semi-dwarf, and full-size/standard. Rootstock can also impart other benefits such as changes to tree vigour (relating to how soon it bears fruit), cold hardiness, and disease resistance.

Rootstock will grow into a tree on its own if left ungrafted, but the fruit it produces is often undesirable for human consumption.

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Canadian Hardiness Zone:

Soil Preference: Prefers sandy loams, not tolerant of calcareous soils

General Growth Habit: Produces medium to large trees that are 90% the size of standard trees, produce reliable and and good-sized crops. Tolerant of root-lesion nematode but susceptible to root-knot nematode and root rot.

Bailey was released from West Branch, Iowa and for several decades it has been the predominant peach rootstock used in Ontario. 

Shipping: Every year we ship thousands of plants across Canada. We carefully bag roots in damp sawdust, then box them and send them out via courier. CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.

Pick-up: We also have thousands of plants picked up from our nursery each year. The pick-up options is free, though you must wait until you have been emailed a confirmation that your order is ready to pick up, which will have further information such as hours, locations, etc.

When Will My Order Be Ready?

Dormant Rootstock: We receive the majority of our dormant rootstock from a supplier in the US and are at the mercy of whenever they choose to ship their rootstock to us. It generally arrives anywhere between late March and mid-May, but most often is delivered in April. We will prepare your rootstock order as soon as we have received this shipment and taken inventory.

Non-Dormant Rootstock: If you are getting non-dormant rootstock (see description) then it will generally be ready around mid to late May. If you have other bareroot plants and want them shipped, we may ship them separately ahead of time.

Arrives as non-dormant plugs that are ~15cm tall above the roots. The rootstock will be quite thin and will need to size up before it is suitable for grafting. It may be suitable for grafting in the summer and should be big enough by the following spring.

$9.25

Rootstock Option: Non-Dormant Plug

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