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MM106 Rootstock

MM106 grows to about 70% of standard size and is a very popular stock with commercial apple fruit orchards. Scions grown on it produce early in their life and bear good fruit crops. It has a strong root anchorage. Its moderately spreading, upright shape make it a favorite of many orchards. It is very...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 04-15-2009
M9 Rootstock

M9 is a very popular rootstock as it is one of the most dwarfing since it grows to approximately 20% - 30% of standard size. It also bears fruit at a very young age of 1 - 2 years; not just a few apples, it can produce in abundance early compared to other rootstocks. It is resistant to collar rot. Now...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 04-09-2009
MM111 Rootstock

Apple tree rootstocks can be very confusing unless you have planted and studied rootstocks for awhile. A very common rootstock is MM111 and is normally considered to grow to approximately 80% of a standard sized apple tree. This rootstock suits a home gardener, well for yards and small acreages as the...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 04-06-2009

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