Though significant tree size differences in the three rootstock photos are difficult to see due to the pruning, the canopies of Controller 5 rootstock trees, left photo, are less dense and the trunks are smaller than Nemaguard at right, the industry stand As the cost of labor and the availability of workers become more problematic for California tree fruit growers, the industry is looking at ways to reduce labor needs. One promising possibility is the use of dwarfing rootstocks for peaches and nectarines. Growers and researchers have been looking at several dwarfing rootstocks that produce peach and nectarine trees anywhere […]