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  • From: "Doreen Howard" <gardendiva@charter.net>
  • To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Apple rootstock
  • Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:02:37 -0500

Here's a rundown on dwarf apple rootstock:
 

Apples

Bud 9:  8 feet; very cold hardy; use in USDA Climate Zones 3 to 5.

M9:  8 to 10 feet; tolerant of wet soils; Zones 5 to 8; protect roots with snow cover in colder areas.

M7:  16 to 18 feet; tolerant of wet soils; Zones 6 to 8.

M26:  10 to 14 feet; very cold hardy; Zones 3 to 5.

M27:  6 to 8 feet; requires extra moisture so irrigate often; Zones 5 to 8.

MM106:  10 to 12 feet; excellent for hot climates; Zone 8 to 10.

M111:  15 to 20 feet; drought tolerant; moderately cold hardy; Zones 4 to 8.




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