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Variety traits

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.

'CN 121'

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Nystrom Charles

5 records

8S-69-23

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Lane W. David|Summerland, CA

5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Yokhan Nikolai

NL UA
24 records

Inored

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Telisa Grille

FR
25 records

Anabp 01

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF

UA
21 records

Topaz

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Veleminsky, Jiri

CZ DE FR HU NL PL +2
29 records

Sunspark

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SUNDERMEYER, Gerhard, DE

HR UA
17 records

Galaval

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RICHARD, M. Albert, FR

FR
23 records

Scifresh

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

White Allan

FR NL
17 records

Ariane

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

YVES LESPINASSE

FR NL UA
18 records

Trajan

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THE KENT INCORPORATED SOCIETY

BE DE ES FR HU IE +2
18 records

Telamon

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THE KENT INCORPORATED SOCIETY

BE DE ES FR HU IE +2
18 records

Sirius

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Zima Jan, Louda Otto, Tupy Jaroslav,

CZ HU NL UA
20 records

Scilate

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

White Allan

FR
15 records

PLBAR B1

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Teak Enterprises Pty, Ltd

FR UA
15 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Thomas Braun

FR NL
20 records

Kizuri

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Wit Inge De / Eyssen Hendrik / Keulemans Johan / Nicolai Johan / Laer Paul Van

NL UA
18 records

Jonagold

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Station de Geneva (US)

CZ ES FR HU NL PL +2
22 records

Jeromine

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SCAFO, Jean-Jacques Feuillet

FR NL
17 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF

DE ES FR NL
21 records

Sekzie

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THE MAWLEY FAMILY TRUST

FR
17 records

Regalyou

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

FR
14 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Susan K. Brown, Kevin Maloney, Cornell University

FR
15 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

University of Minnesota, USA

FR
15 records

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