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Apple Rootstock

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.

Apple rootstock is a key tool for managing tree vigor, architecture, and the onset of bearing. Depending on the rootstock type, an apple tree can range from a vigorous, long-lived tree to an intensive dwarf type with a shallow root system.

In the reference 503 varieties crop Apple, where this is mentioned in the description.

The apple rootstock system is divided into seedling and clonal types. Seedling rootstocks, derived from the seeds of wild forest apple trees or resistant varieties, provide a powerful root system and longevity without the need for support. Clonal rootstocks allow for precise control of tree size and significantly accelerate the onset of fruit production, which is critical for commercial orcharding.

A specific feature of apple trees is the poor anchorage of dwarf clonal rootstocks, which often requires trees to have permanent support. Unlike many other fruit crops, the apple tree is characterized by high compatibility with most clonal rootstocks. The rootstock acts as a regulator not only of canopy dimensions but also of flowering times, tissue maturation, and resistance to stress factors, although clonal rootstocks often require more careful consideration of root system winter hardiness.

General information about the subject — on the page Rootstock.

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Varieties of Apple mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

SOLARINA

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
3 records

Sidrunkollane taliõun

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre

EE
4 records

Rouge de Trèves

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Reinette de Savoie

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Redkroft

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
4 records

Red Gravenstein

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VAN SENT V.WHIPPLE (US)

FR
2 records

Reinette d'Amboulne

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Association Fruits Oublies (FR)

FR
2 records

POLAN60

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Research Institute of Pomology & Floriculture (PL)

FR
2 records

Noël des champs

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Nic 29

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Vivero René Nicolai

NL
2 records

Melfree

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

M 11

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

M 25

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

M 9 T337

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Ligol Redspur

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

La nationale

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ROUX (FR)

FR
2 records

Koksa Pomarańczowa

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Kastar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kalju Kask 100%, Estonian Univerity of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre, Polli, Karksi-Nuia, 69108, Viljandimaa, Estonia

EE
4 records

Gros doux

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

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