make / manufacturer:Information on citrus rootstock
model name / number:Grafted rootstock information
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There are 4 types, of trifolate rootstocks that thrive on Kauai. Trifolate is a necessity as without a blight resistant rootstock, citrus blight will, eventually kill trees airlayered or grown from seed.
They represent 4 different size trees. Here is a brief description.
Carizo ROOTSTOCK FULL SIZE-is the largest 30ft. Or more. The need 40 ft. Spacing to maximize production. Used in commercial orchards.
C-35 SEMIDWARF ROOTSTOCK
15 ft. Maximum height. Needs 20 ft. Spacing to maximize production. Mineola Tangelo does best on this rootstock.
Rich 6-16 semidwarf rootstock
12ft. Maximum height Needs 20 ft spacing to maximize production. Lisbon lemon produces market sized lemons on this one.
Flying dragon rootstock, My favorite for home production.
9 ft. Maximum height. Needs 11 ft. Spacing, to maximize production. These trees allow for more varieties to be planted on smaller footprint.
Mostly citrus holds fruits for 3 months without getting bland or dry. With Flying Dragon rootstock you can plant 4 different types of manderine oranges to extend the harvest for 10 months of production. Lisbon lemons produces all year. Tahitian and Persian lime have the longest production .
Avocado grafted on zutano rootstock max out at 20 ft. Sharwell Avocado can hold fruit until the next years crop is nearly available for harvest without any degradation to fruit . Need 20 ft. Spacing.
Tangelo and grape fruit should be paired with C-35 or Rich 6-16 as Flying dragon will not carry the heavy fruits as well. Valencia seem to be the heaviest fruits Flying dragon rootstock carries easily. Lets grow chemicl free Kauai citrus, to share sell with family and neighbors.