Krymsk 86 Full Size Rootstock

Pre-Order for Spring Planting - Dormant rootstock comes from the US and generally arrives around mid-April. We may receive it earlier or later depending on when it ships.

Non-dormant rootstock is available for Spring 2028. Ask to be put on our waitlist!

Grown by: Mixed Source

Graft Compatibility:

Compatible with peaches, plums, apricots, and almonds

Why We Grow It: Krymsk 86 is a new but potentially promising rootstock that is compatible with many different Prunus species. It is tolerant of several diseases and some adverse environmental conditions. 

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.

This variety has royalties which are included in the price.

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: Loam and sandy loam preferred but some tolerance of heavier soils

General Growth Habit: More vigorous than Bailey, few suckers, develops a strong root system and has some drought and wet tolerance. Tolerant of oak root fungus and less susceptible to crown and root rot than some other varieties.

Krymsk 86 is a hybrid rootstock that is a cross between a peach and a plum, meaning it is compatible with peaches, plums, apricots, and almonds. It was bred at the Krymsk Experimental Breeding Station in Russia and is still undergoing many tests in Canada and the US to evaluate its performance.

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.

Dormant Bareroot: Each piece of rootstock is generally 1-1.5ft tall including the roots and is ideally 3/16-1/4" thick.

Non-Dormant Plugs: 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.

$9.75

Rootstock Option: Dormant Bareroot

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