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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.

Inolov

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LAURENS FRANCOIS

FR
15 records

Gradisca

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Olivier Grard, Alexandre Grard, France

FR UA
14 records

Fujion

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli, Francesco Tagliani, Gianfranco Castagnoli (deceased)

UA
15 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

BE DE ES FR HU NL +1
18 records

PremA129

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

White Allan

FR
11 records

Orion

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Zima Jan, Louda Otto, Tupy Jaroslav,

CZ FR HU NL UA
19 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

FR NL
12 records

Fengapi

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele

DE UA
13 records

Elshof

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH-WAGENINGEN PLANT RESEARCH

BE DE ES FR HU NL +1
16 records

Xeleven

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Red Moon, I

FR UA
14 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Stichting Wageningen Research-Wageningen Plant Research, Netherlands

9 records

Sciearly

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

White Allan / McKenzie, deceased Donald / McKenzie Joy

10 records

PremA34

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

White Allan

10 records

PE

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Fruit Varieties International Pty Ltd

FR
10 records

Jugala

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Julien Max|Saint Paul d'Espis, FR

FR
12 records

Ipador

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Better3fruit NV, Belgium

UA
11 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

ES FR
12 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Yves Lespinasse, INRA Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique

FR
12 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

TOBUTT| K.R. Tobutt c/o Horticultural Research International

BE DE FR IE NL PL
16 records

Rubinola

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)

CZ DE HU NL PL SK
18 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

FR
10 records

PremA280

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

White Allan G|Havelock North, NZ

FR
11 records

PremA003

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Volz Richard

FR
8 records

Pilot

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischer / Heinz Murawski + im Institut für Obstforschung Dresden-Pillnitz / Dr. Johann Schmadlak / Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer / Dr. Barbara Dathe

BE CZ DE FR NL PL +1
22 records

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