Cultivation
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.
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.
Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple
EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)
Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple
EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)
Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple
INCONNU (FR)