Variety traits
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.
A complex trait of crown architecture that determines a cultivar's ability to form lateral branches on shoots. It is evaluated through branching patterns, shoot formation intensity, and crown density.
In the reference 12 varieties crop Apple, where this is mentioned in the description.
In apple breeding practice, branching is assessed as part of the crown architecture characteristics. Scientists classify cultivars by branching type, distinguishing between acrotonic, basitonic, or mesotonic patterns, which determine the zones where lateral shoots predominantly form on the current season's growth.
Shoot formation intensity is recorded based on the number of lateral branches on the central leader and scaffold branches. The evaluation also considers crown density, branch attachment angles from the trunk, and the degree of second- and higher-order branching in accordance with UPOV descriptors.
Weak branching manifests as "bare" or "blind" zones on shoots, which complicate the formation of a productive crown. Conversely, high branching can lead to excessive density, requiring regular pruning to ensure adequate light exposure for fruiting wood.
The trait determines the tree training strategy: cultivars with a low propensity for branching require stimulation of lateral shoot growth, whereas types with intensive branching require control of vegetative mass to prevent shading and maintain regular fruiting.
General information about the subject — on the page Branching.
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 domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Olivier Grard, Alexandre Grard, France
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli, Francesco Tagliani, Gianfranco Castagnoli (deceased)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Zima Jan, Louda Otto, Tupy Jaroslav,
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Fruit Varieties International Pty Ltd
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
TOBUTT| K.R. Tobutt c/o Horticultural Research International
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
White Allan G|Havelock North, NZ
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
THE KENT INCORPORATED SOCIETY
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Zima Jan, Louda Otto, Tupy Jaroslav,
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Richard Callahan
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
STATION FEDERALE RAC
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
THOME HAROLD
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
KVITSCHAL Marcus Vinicius (BR)/CRESTANI HAWERROTH Maraisa (BR)/DENARDI Frederico (BR)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
STATION FEDERALE RAC
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Mariangela Zaramella/ Giacomo Colla
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
TANNO| Sadao Tanno / TANBA| Jin Tanba / SATO| Hiroshi Sato / KAGAYA| Matuyori Kagaya / TAGUCHI| Tatuo Taguchi / NIIZUMA| Tanetugu Niizuma
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
STICHTING DLO-CENTRUM VOOR PLANTENVEREDELINGS-EN
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Xavier Simier, Patrick Tessier, France
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischer / Heinz Murawski + im Institut für Obstforschung Dresden-Pillnitz / Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, Czech Republic