Plum rootstock Brompton – vigorous
£2.25
A vigorous rootstock that can produce standard plum or damson trees – trees with a canopy starting at 1.8m (6′). Stake initially but in time stake can be removed. Good for trees where grazing with sheep and cattle is anticipated. Protect trees in the meantime as trees are growing. Two year non organic rootstocks.
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A vigorous rootstock that can produce standard plum or damson trees – trees with a canopy starting at 1.8m (6′). In the past other rootstocks such as Myroblan were used but now Brompton is the accepted rootstock used where large plum trees are wished for. Stake initially but in time stake can be removed. Good for trees where grazing with sheep and cattle is anticipated. Protect trees in the meantime as trees are growing. Two year non organic rootstocks.
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