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Apple Tree Vigor

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.

A biological trait of apple trees that determines tree dimensions and the rate of vegetative mass development, depending on the combination of scion and rootstock. It serves as the basis for selecting planting schemes, pruning intensity, and managing the balance between vegetative growth and fruiti…

In the reference 1 038 varieties crop Apple, where this is mentioned in the description.

Apple tree vigor is assessed through biometric indicators, such as tree height, trunk diameter, crown volume, and shoot formation intensity. In breeding and variety testing, a scoring scale is also used, where a variety is compared to control samples on an identical rootstock, taking into account the specifics of root system development and photosynthetic potential.

In agronomy, trees are classified into vigorous, semi-vigorous, and dwarfing, including specialized spur-type varieties with shortened internodes. This trait directly dictates orchard planting density and pruning technology, as excessive vegetative growth often leads to delayed fruit bearing, poor crown illumination, and reduced fruit quality.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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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.

CIVG 198

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Tagliani Francesco, Castagnoli Gianfranco, Leis Michelangelo, Martinelli Alessio

25 records

SQ 159

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH-WAGENINGEN PLANT RESEARCH

NL UA
24 records

WA 38

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Washington State University, USA

FR UA
27 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Wilton Weert B.V. (NL)

CZ FR HU NL PL SK
26 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Sortenschutz Hofmann GmbH (DE)

FR NL
16 records

CIV-323

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Vivaisti, I

16 records

Co-op 39

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Purdue Research Foundation, USA

FR NL
14 records

Wa 2

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Washington State University Research Foundation

12 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

New Jersey Agri Exp Stat (US)

CZ ES FR HU NL SI
17 records

RS-1

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Red Moon, I

FR UA
13 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SCA.DAVODEAU-LIGONNIERE

BE DE ES FR HU NL
17 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Fruit Variety International Pty Ltd (AU)

FR
10 records

LJ-1000

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Larry Jones

8 records

HC2 1

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

International Fruit Obtention (IFO) S.N.C.

FR
10 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Regal Fruit International LLC

FR
7 records

MN 55

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Regents of the University of Minnesota

7 records

MC 38

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

McLean, Allan D.

FR
9 records

MAIA 1

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

William Dodd, David Doud, John Mitchell Lynd, Gregory Miller, Midwest Apple Improvement Association

7 records

DAS 10

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Slaybaugh David A.

7 records

Coop 43

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Purdue Research Foundation (US)

FR NL
8 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Regal Fruit International LLC

5 records

PIA 41

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Plants for Europe Ltd

DE
6 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Mike Argo

5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Station de Recherche York (US)

ES FR SI
7 records

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