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Cultivation

Paradise Apple Rootstock

Malus pumila L. Mill.

Rootstocks based on Malus pumila L. Mill. (paradise apples) are forms of apple trees used for vegetative propagation that restrict scion growth and accelerate the onset of fruiting.

In the reference 27 varieties crop Paradise apple, where this is mentioned in the description.

Dwarf apple forms, known as paradise apples, possess the biological capacity to limit tree height to 2–4 meters and ensure the onset of fruiting within 3–4 years after grafting. These clonal rootstocks are characterized by ease of rooting through layering and cuttings, which ensures the preservation of varietal traits.

This type of rootstock places high demands on soil fertility for proper functioning. Traditional paradise apple forms are characterized by insufficient winter hardiness and brittle wood, which in breeding practice is compensated for by crossing with more frost-resistant species, such as Malus prunifolia.

Historically, Malus pumila served as the foundation for creating a system of clonal rootstocks, including classic series such as M.9. Paradise apples have good compatibility with most cultivated apple varieties, serving as the foundation for industrial intensive horticulture.

General information about the subject — on the page Rootstock.

Sources8

Varieties of Paradise 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.

M 116

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
3 records

G. 41

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Cornell Research Foundation, United States Secretary of Agriculture

FR
6 records

Cepiland

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Centre d'Experimentation de Pepinieres (FR)/Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits & Legumes (FR)

FR
2 records

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records

G 11

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Cornell Research Foundation Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Station de Recherche York (US)

FR
2 records

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Station de Recherche York (US)

FR
2 records

PI 80

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)

FR
2 records

Lancep

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Centre d'Experimentation de Pepinieres (FR)/Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits & Legumes (FR)

FR
2 records

Lizzy

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Research Institute of Pomology & Floriculture (PL)

FR
2 records

Mark

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Michigan State University (US)

FR
2 records

G 202

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Cornell Research Foundation Inc (US)

FR
2 records

East Malling II = M2

Protection expired

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
1 record

East Malling XIII = M13

Protection expired

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
1 record

Doucin de Fontenay

Protection expired

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record