It is similar to EMLA 7, but has better anchorage, higher production and fewer burr knots. Quantity. Willamette Nurseries is located in Oregons fertile Willamette Valley. More about Pricing & Grading. GENEVA APPLE ROOTSTOCKS COMPARISON CHART v.4 . Choose a fruit category to refine your search. A virus-indexed clone of M7a. Has tendency to sucker. Trees on Geneva 935 begin bearing early but staking is recommended as it is a shallow rooted rootstock. 1 scion (8.5 typical) should make 3 or 4 2-bud grafts. Staking or trellising is recommended for all dwarfing rootstock. They are stronger-rooted than emla27,p22 and p2 and usually free-standing. Highly recommended for those diploid varieties where vigour is necessary to bring the apples to a good size.Geneva 11,(35%) 2020. Quite prone to burrknots. The released rootstocks designated simply as Geneva or "G" have a wide range of characteristics and may or may not be suitable for the Mid-Atlantic region. . Produces an early fruiting tree with heavy cropping. Cheap Folding Grafting Knifes: They come pre-sharpened with a 60 degree bevel. All rootstocks are roughly 1/4" diameter, approximately pencil-size. Precocious: Y Email: Gil@skipleyfarm.com call/text 206-679-6576.Apple Scionwood: once again Excel file list (Let me know your needs as order goes in early and I dont always handle hundreds unless theres a call for this), P22, 3/16(15-20%) Very small tree, better anchored than M9 and not as brittle. MUST BE ORDERED BY JULY 1ST. [35-40% size of standard tree] Slightly more vigorous than NAKB 9 337 dwarf rootstock. Geneva rootstock descriptions are based on New York growing conditions. Compact Fruit Tree 37(3): 91-94. TRECO has large acreage of premium quality Oregon rootstock planted and offers close to 30 varieties including Budagovski, EMLA, and Geneva. Column description with colors beyond the K or beige are tag colors and are for different rootstock and refer to tree sales(not scionwood) used for tracking in the field (tag is what a purchased tree is sent with). Not well suited for sandy soils. It is resistant to wooly apple aphid and highly resistant to fire-blight. A great rootstock in the right spot, but a poor choice for some sites. Size: 85% of standard. Not compatible with Honeycrisp. Anchorage: excellent This rootstock requires support and supplemental irrigation is recommended. It is resistant to collar rot, but slightly susceptible to crown gall and powdery mildew. Resistant to WAA,replant disease, phytophthora, fire blight and its very winter hardy.GENEVA 30 NAFrom Cornell-at-Geneva. It is a winter hardy rootstock with low suckering. Resistant to crown and root rots. We will ship or offer trees for pickup starting in March when trees are still dormant and when it's the optimal time for planting in your zone. Macs on Geneva 65 survived the severe winters in Quebec. This rootstock requires support and supplemental irrigation is recommended particularly on lighter soils. At OGW we offer a diversity of food plants and their companions from around the world. Our stock is Dormant, oct-March. Forhigh-density plantings of weak-growing cultivars, Cornell recommends 3-3.5' x 11-12' (1320-1037 trees/acre) and for vigorous cultivars 3.5-4 x 12-13' (1037-839 trees/acre). $0.50 each additional: 1 year old and last years budded are ALSO $15-unless noted see Grafted Trees 2016PayPal (add 3%) or mail: Gil@skipleyfarm.com call/text 206-679-6576 or mail to: Skipley Farm 7228 Skipley Rd. We grow both clonal and seedling, virus free fruit tree rootstock for apple, cherry, pear, plum, and peach. 2 sizes- 160mm x 6mm and 140mm x 3.5mm. We are using B118 & EMLA 111 rootstock with P22, M27, P2 and B10, also Mark, 10-12 interstem. The standard rootstock against which all semi-dwarf stocks are measured, An extremely hardy and vigorous rootstock from Russia, A full-vigor, extremely cold-hardy rootstock, A semi-dwarf, fireblight-resistant pear rootstock, A full-vigor pear rootstock that is resistant to fireblight, precocious, and productive, A dwarfing plum rootstock that is compatible with peach and nectarine, A semi-dwarf, disease-resistant rootstock for apricot and plum, A semi-standard cherry rootstock that is similar in vigor to Mahaleb. Ripens in mid Sept. A crisp and juicy apple with a mild sweet flavor. Choose scionwood from the excel list, then email Gil@skipleyfarm.com or postmail your selections. From our experience growing in New York, we have found the Budagovsky (Bud), Geneva (G), and EMLA series to be great options since they are reported to be virus free and produce very healthy trees. Selected for resistance to crown rot, woolly aphids and fire blight. 1 review. Resistant to collar rot and adaptable to a wide range of soils, the exception being light, sandy soils, M9-337 induces early cropping with large fruit size. Any available? We use a variety of semi-dwarfing and fully dwarfing rootstocks. Has tendency to sucker. 1/8", 3/16" - 100 per bundle The apples are picking nicely. fresh from PREMIUM supplier in Oregon. The replant tolerant Geneva rootstocks (G.41, G.214, G.935, G.210, G.969, G.890) are much better than the available standards of Bud 9, Mark, M.9 clones, M.26 and the semidwarf rootstocks. [95% size of standard tree] Extremely winter hardy stock that does not require support. See Grafted Trees. This really must be done for your cutlery skills. Your email address will not be published. Most precocious and productive of the semi-dwarfing rootstock. Resistant to collar rot and woolly apple aphid. On-farm trials of the Cornell-Geneva apple rootstocks in New York. In the orchard, the first year or two growth is very slow. A standard, disease-resistant rootstock for sweet and tart cherries, A peach rootstock commonly used in California, An M.9 class rootstock that is resistant to replant disease, A dwarfing rootstock that is 35% of standard with multiple disease resistances and winter hardiness, A semidwarf rootstock that is more productive and disease resistant than M.26, A Geneva release in the M.26 class that is resistant to woolly apple aphid, Slightly more vigorous than M.26 with improved anchorage and productivity, and woolly aphid resistan, An MM.106 class rootstock that has multiple resistances and good anchorage. We grow over 50 different cultivars of Apple, Cherry, Pear, Peach, Almond, Walnut and Pistachio Rootstocks. Resistant to collar rot, scab, mildew, and gall; intermediate tolerance to fireblight. G.890 is tolerant to replant disease, and resistant to fire blight, crown rot, and wooly apple aphid. Resistant to collar rot and apple scab. [60% size of standard tree]This rootstock is precocious, fire blight and woolly apple aphid resistant and cold hardy. We offer unique and rare fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and vines. [30-35% size of standard tree] The standard to which most Malling 9 type rootstocks are compared. Good anchorage and a productive and efficient rootstock. Geneva 41 rootstock could be a good replacement for M-9 because its fruit production is as good or better and the added protection against fire blight and replant disease. Phytophthora (Collar Rot, Crown Rot, Root Rot): Resistant Copyright 2023 TRECO-Oregon Rootstock & Tree Co. Inc. Geneva 41 produces trees that are similar to the less vigorous M-9 rootstocks with good precocity and fruit size. Scionwood, cuttings, rootstock, supplies can be included in box with weight affecting shipping priority mail (or first class when <16oz.) No burrknot tendencies!ANTONOVKA This seedling rootstock is grown from seeds imported from Poland. Staple built in. Purchase of rootstock only is not available at this time. Geneva 41 is a 1975 cross of Malling 27 X Robusta 5 by the Cornell University/Geneva Apple Rootstock Breeding Program. Planting. Rootstocks ship in March and April during our normal tree shipping season. Use Geneva stock for apple replant disease-where you need to plant in an old apple tree site.PAJAM-2, 40%) ~zero available-When considering a high density orchard the M-9 Pajam 2 rootstock would be a good choice if youre looking for a vigorous M-9.EMLA26, (45%), some older Available Recommended for use on all but badly drained soils. P.18 A Malling 4 x Common Antonovka hybrid from the great Polish rootstock breeding program at Skierniewice. Thanks for the sale! Productivity efficiency like m9s; Resistant to crown rot and fire blight, WAA, tolerant of replant disease.GENEVA969 (G.969) about 50-55% Producing a self-supporting tree, similar properties as G.935GENEVA 890 (G.890) Produces a semi-dwarf tree that is 60% of seedling vigor in New York conditions, 40-50% in Washington state. Burr knots and suckering are minimal. We offer a variety of rootstocks for sale including disease resistant and traditional so that experienced and new growers can create their own orchards. Get first crack at sales, seasonal fruit tree tips, and orchard stories. At our retail garden center we offer seasonal fruit tasting, preservation and plant care classes as well as hold events in the community. We offer this because we love that people all over America are trying their hands at grafting, budding, and creative orcharding. B10(Budagovski 10)Support required. More productive than seedling.OHXF 87 Outstanding semi-vigorous clonal stock. However, if M.26 is planted on a well drained (not droughty) soil, trees can give outstanding production. Some suckering; nearly no burrknots. M 9 should be planted, This dwarfing rootstock, ideal for high density, This dwarfing rootstock, of Belgium origin, produces a, The interstem M-9 / EMLA 111 produces intermediate, is a Malling 9 type rootstock. 20-39=$2.50 ea., 40-99+=$2.25 each, 100-499=$2 ea.,500+=$1.75 ea. Direct Rootstock Sales Our fruit and nut rootstock propagation facility, Feather River Plants, utilizes plant tissue culture techniques to clone today's top selections of highly sought-after rootstocks. Requires support. It usually exhibits a, A M9 sub clone from the Netherlands. This rootstock should only be used with virus free wood due to latent viruses. 2023 Cummins Nursery | 1408 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 | (607) 269-7664 | Terms & Conditions. Trees on G.65 are sturdy, well-anchored, thrifty little trees but they do require irrigation. Trees on Geneva 935 begin bearing early but staking is recommended as it is a shallow rooted rootstock. An excellent choice for a free-standing, disease-resistant tree of M.7 size. Diameter varies from to with our ideal but smaller sticks or diameters may be all we have as I am primarily a Fruit Grower-so often annual scionwood is less than ideal. Horticultural Value Geneva 935 rootstock could be a good replacement for M-26 because its fruit production and its ability to deal with some of the problems of M-26 rootstock such as fire blight. A more vigorous clone of M9, this rootstock produces a less brittle root system than other M9 clones. Just a little more vigorous than M.9. Organic upick fruit, berries and edible plant nursery, scionwood, grafted trees. (No, the P doesnt stand for Polish or Poland, but for the Polish word for rootstock.) Please pay attention to inventory numbers! Tasty this year, good size. Some reports that fruit size is smaller, but this may be due to excessively heavy fruit setQUINCE A A Fully dwarfing rootstock, with very heavy production. FISHER SCIENTIFIC CENTRIFUGE MARATHON MICRO A WORKS FINE . I have G935, G214, Mark (MAC9) and EMLA7 available this year. If traditional rootstock is not available, please consider softwood cuttings. Red leaves, red wood, red blossoms, red fruit. Geneva 41 (G.41) Geneva 41 resulted from a cross between M.27 and Robusta Not compatible with Honeycrisp. EMLA 26 is susceptible to collar rot and should not be planted on wet or infected soils. It also has the reverse ear for splitting cleft graft wood. Freestanding, but has tendency to lean if not support in early years. This rootstock has fiberous roots and does well in a wid. In the mid-1800s horticulturists began referring to rootstocks by name. Mature tree size may differ in other climates and growing conditions. This rootstock requires support. You can order 1, 2, 50, or thousands of rootstocks. Very precocious, M9-NIC 29 promotes large fruit size and early cropping. It can be used for T budding because of the rounded nose where you roll the blade over the scion. Add to Cart Best Pricing determines which plants will thrive at a location. Click here for additional information on the Geneva series. In Snohomish, Washington we cut scionwood in December and January through April and hold chilled through June, then fresh wood is cut and leaves stripped for summer budding in July-August. $5. It is very cold hardy and tolerant to replant disease, but susceptible to wooly apple aphid. 10-19 $3 EA. View full details Original price $4.49 - Original price $4.49 Original price. Honeycrisp on Geneva G11 dwarf rootstock. History>2019>we had increased variety, many Genevas, a few EMLAs and a few Budagovskys and 2 Polish stock-Smallest to largest as percent of standard tree(25 to 40 feet): M27(20%), P2(25%), Bud 10(35%), T337(35%) G11,214(35-40%),G210(40%),G202(45%),G935(50%), Freestanding>Supporter 4(50%), G969(55%), EMLA111 75%, Bud118(80%) and P18(95%); Mark and P2 have performed very well for me with good early vigor and strong rooting, Bench grafted trees are $15 each, these are fresh grafted or budded in prior year. Decompose in UV, not oxygen as in the older red rubbers. A virus-indexed clone of Malling 26, EMLA 26 is more vigorous than EMLA 9, but less vigorous than EMLA 7. Shipping rootstock>1to4=$10;5to9=$15;10 to19 =$20; 20 to 39=$24; 40 to 99= $23;>100=$23+$.021 each. You can order 1, 2, 50, or thousands of rootstocks. Not quite so brittle as Malling 9, but staking is still strongly advised.BUDAVGOSKY 10 (Red-Leaved Paradise) (Bud )BUDAVGOSKY 118 (Bud.118) About the same vigor as MM.111, but as winter-hardy as Antonovka. This stock is free standing, but will require a trellis to support heavy early crops. ROOTSTOCKS We use a variety of semi-dwarfing and fully dwarfing rootstocks. They have been planted on large scales and information exists on potential challenges. As a wholesale nursery we work in large volume. Inventory Size: 1/8" 4-5mm Amount: 47 Size: 3/16" 5-7mm Amount: 7422 Size: 1/4" 7-9mm Amount: 19469 Size: 3/8" 9-12mm Amount: 0 Size: 1/2" 12+mm Amount: 0 Counts: Actual Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website and to manage access to your account. Some resistance to fireblight has also be demonstrated. Similar in size to M26, Geneva202 is precocious and productive. A low vigor rootstock producing a tree similar to, or slightly smaller than, M9-337 in size. G.969 came out of the Geneva, NY breeding program and the work of my father, Dr. Jim Cummins. Welcome! The rock-star, cold-hardy apple from Minnesota. Compact Fruit Tree 36(3):70-73. Ill send an invoice, Generally sell scionwood from January through June and budwood late July to September. 588 in stock Quantity Added! Replant Disease: Resistant Very dwarfing, between M.9 and M.27. The excel file has tabs on apple scion and stone fruit -plums Cherries, peach (Frost only), About 300 varieties available through April, Rootstock is listed in apples at the top. The advantage of this rootstock is that EMLA 111 provides excellent anchorage, while the M9 interstem creates a smaller, more compact tree. Moderate suckering. For example, selecting Dwarf will show dwarf and semi-dwarf results. Historically, most of the clonal apple rootstocks that we use in the United States traditionally originated in Europe. This is the full retail price for orders of 1-24 rootstocks. More about Pricing & Grading. Geneva 214 originated from a planned cross in 1975 of Ottawa 3 x Robusta 5 by Cornell University and Geneva Apple Rootstock Breeding Program. Difficult to root in the stoolbed. A good choice for weaker growing varieties, shows more vigor in the nursery than B.9. If regrade rootstocks are available, they are sold at 20% less list price. This rootstock requires support. Most hard of Malling series rootstocks. May be more tolerant to fire blight than M-9. Robinson, T.L. Varieties are linked(Work in progress) to Pomiferous or Orange Pippin, Column A'(yellow): Refers to estimated collectable scionwood quantity where NA is not available yet. American persimmon seedlings cannot be shipped to California. See the excel file in Grafted Trees, Scionwood, Bench double-grafted trees (w/interstem) are $20. ; Geneva Stock add $0.75 to each stock. ; 20 variety max. Resistance to crown rot, fireblight and woolly apple aphid and also replant tolerant. G.65 is precocious, very productive, resistant to crown rot and almost immune to fire blight. $24 max (around 500). You can get these rootstocks for as low as $2.95 each - see Volume Pricing above. This is the full retail price for orders of 1-24 rootstocks. ; add $1 per variety >40, Shipping is $8 up to 10 scions, $0.20 each additional. With a yield efficiency greater than Malling 9, G.890 is more productive than any self-supporting rootstock ever released in this size class. No burrknots.PEAR ROOTSTOCKS:Pyrus betulifolia Standard vigor. Suckering can be a problem with some interstem trees. Resistant to collar rot and apple scab. Zone 4-8. Excellent choice for high density plantings. We also grow several deciduous ornamental seedlings and cuttings which include maple, oak, beech, Planetree and serviceberry A late-blooming, crack-resistant tart cherry with red flesh. Very winter hardy, Bud 118 produces a well-anchored tree similar in size to EMLA 111 or larger. Disease Resistance They are sensitive to drought- so drip irrigate on a schedule.Bud 10 3/16(35%) Bud 9 and bud 10 have exceptional winter hardiness, crown rot resistance (phytophthora), promotes open scion growth, and produces crops in two to three years with a yield efficiency like that of M-9. Virus: N It is resistant to collar rot and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, though not light, sandy soils. Auvil said it's one of the easiest for nurseries to produce and it could be a good replacement for the larger M.9. Get first crack at sales, seasonal fruit tree tips, and orchard stories. A good replacement for G30 without the graft union brittleness. Cameron nursery grades roots into 3 grades and 6 sizes from 1/8" to 7/16". Resistant to collar rot, perennial canker, European canker, silver leaf, apple scab, powdery mildew and crown gall. Slightly more vigorous than M9, this rootstock requires support and irrigation is recommended. Burrknots and suckers are rare. Below are the rootstocks we normally work with, if you are looking for a rootstock you do not see listed, please contact us and we may be able to source it for you. They are sold at a little over cost and I have 100. In some test plantings subjected to unusually high winds, there has been union breakage of Gala trees on G.30. G11(Geneva 11)Requires support. Geneva 214 is also winter hardy. Size: 30% 35% of standard. Rootstocks to control tree size have been used in apple production for over 2,000 years. High yield efficiency. Staking and irrigation are recommended. Tree spacing: See details . You can also inquire about custom trees. It is, A cross of M 26 x Robusta 5 hybrid, G 11 is similar in vigor to, This exciting new rootstock is one of several in a series of, This rootstock was developed at the Cornell University, Geneva 41 resulted from a cross between M.27 and Robusta, Another high-performing Geneva clone, G.210 has done the, One of the high-performing Geneva rootstocks, G.214 is the, will probably be competitive with G.41 in terms of tree, ) Reportedly very fire-blight resistant and producing a tree as, This is considered to be the full dwarf tree. 2020ONE GREEN WORLD. Lauded in the Northeastern U.S. as a rootstock for a free-standing tree, it's only recently been tested in the Northwest in trellised systems. Once planted, water in immediately. Geneva 41 is immune to fire blight, crown rot and wooly apple aphid. It is about 40 to, A tree on this rootstock will be 50 to 60 percent smaller than a, This semi-dwarfing rootstock produces a tree approximately 65-, produces a tree about 75-85% the size of a standard tree. Click here for additional information on the Geneva series. Geneva 210 [60% size of standard tree] This rootstock is precocious, fire blight and woolly apple aphid resistant and cold hardy. Has some fire blight resistance, is replant tolerant and has a large dense root mass. Size: 75% of standard. If using both rubber and parafilm, be sure rubber is outside the parafilm or be sure to cut away if decomposition hasnt taken place. The rootstock G.11, released in 2001, is the same size as M.9 T337 and has gained popularity. 8oz.$24/8oz. Please pay attention to inventory numbers! Nic 29. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GJQ7TPFWVAD2Y, https://widgets.wp.com/likes/#blog_id=46796719&post_id=2&origin=skipleyfarm.wordpress.com&obj_id=46796719-2-571e45ea9db16, A small selection, tasting- Octoberfest 23rd 3-5PM. The Geneva 935 is a nursery friendly rootstock. Okulette budding bands $0.05 each, also decompose in light. best time to ship October-April. ; add $1 per variety >20, 500-999 $1.25 ea. Grafting Kit $12: Includes Rubber ties 5-160mm x6mm, 10-140mm x3.5mm, 3ft. A terrible nursery subject fairly difficult to root; many spines. Also used as interstem on Bud 118 and EMLA111EMLA 9 T-337(2020) Like Bud 9, EMLA 9 is a full dwarf withg high precocity, heavy soil tolerant, phyththora resistant, wooley apple aphid resistant and to its credit, not quite as brittle as Bud 9. I always sharpen to chisel with no bevel, thinning the stainless steel. 1-877-353-4028Call Us Today! Geneva 214 is resistant to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora); Woolly Apple Aphids, replant disease, and root rot (Phytophthora). Mature tree size may differ in other climates and growing conditions. Results will include your selected size class and similar sizes. In replant situations, it is common to have lack of vigor contributing to an undersized, low yielding orchard. You can get these rootstocks for as low as $2.95 each see Volume Pricing above. It is resistant to firelight, collar rot and wooly apple aphid. Brittleness: N Malling 9 Produces a fully dwarfed tree with good fruit size and color. EMLA 7, about 60% the size of trees on seedling, is very winter hardy. Resistant to fire blight, crown rot and woolly apple aphid. Recently released by Cornell University, Geneva214 is resistant to fire blight, crown rot and wooly apple aphid. 2003. Inventory Size: 1/8" 4-5mm Amount: 4774 Size: 3/16" 5-7mm Amount: 6350 Size: 1/4" 7-9mm Amount: 31914 OHxF 333 Somewhat more dwarfing than OHxF 87, with similar resistances. Burr Knots: N - While some of the rootstock options fall in the semi-dwarf vigor range, tree support is still recommended. EMLA 9 A virus-free clone of M9, EMLA 9, like other M9 clones, induces early cropping with large fruit size. Geneva41 is very cold hardy and precocious. . Years of experience will show us which scions will do better on which rootstocks . Interested in purchasing 6 of your G-210 regrade rootstocks. Now you can propagate your own fruit trees for very low costs or preserve rare and heirloom varieties by grafting them onto to resilient rootstocks. If you dont see what you need then custom order bench grafts where we are grafting nearly year-round. It is tolerant to replant disease. It is well anchored and does not require staking. $5; one size only: $8/2oz. Bench grafted BUDDED trees are $15 each, shipping is $20 up to 8 trees. 1 year seedling $4.00 1 year seedling - bundle of 10 $35.00. Not precocious which is one reason we dont put Northern Spy on it!! Geneva 969 is Fire Blight (Erwinia amylovora). Sensitive to fire blight. Geneva 214 grows well in layer beds producing adequate sellable rootstocks per liner foot. It is precocious, resistant to fire blight, crown rot, and woolly apple aphid, replant tolerant, and propagates well in the stool bed. Yellow Honeycrisp on B9 dwarf rootstock. A couple other thoughts on Geneva rootstock: - Many of the older Geneva rootstocks (specifically G11 and G41) work well for growers. Would like multiple varieties of scions for this spring, looking for specifics in plum category but also need a few types of peach and 3 types of apple! Add $7 if you want me to sharpen off bevel to chisel. $5. Somewhat precocious. Precocious and very productive. A dwarfing apple rootstock in the Emla 9 class that is disease resistant and free standing. Plum-I have a few mariana 2624. A semi-dwarfing rootstock 50-60% the size of a seedling (similar to M7, but slightly less vigorous in Western states). Females have a sweet 1-2 inch orange fruit in fall. Staking and supplemental irrigation are recommended. All rootstocks are roughly 1/4" diameter, approximately pencil-size. If processing growers are willing to plant at 4-5' in row spacings and 14' between rows, G.969 is recommended. G890(Geneva 890)Freestanding (support recommended in early years) precocious and productive. Go direct to my email gil@skipleyfarm.com Monday Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm, Office Hours: $4.49 $4.49 - $4. Rootstock. A modern, self-fertile, fireblight-resistant pear from Canada. GENEVA Apple Rootstocks . Well anchored. Among the other insights Auvil offered to growers on the tour: Rootstock size class: Semi-Dwarf (45% of Standard) A replacement for Geneva30 in the M7 size category with a yield efficiency similar to M9. M.7 EMLA The old workhorse of the apple industry. Any chance for a loquat scion which would bear fruit in the San Francisco Bay Area? Geneva 41 Dwarf Apple Rootstock Malus rootstock 'Geneva 890 clonal rootstock' Geneva 890 Semi-Dwarf Apple Rootstock Malus rootstock 'EMLA 111 clonal rootstock' Malling 111 Semi-Standard Apple Rootstock Malus rootstock 'EMLA 7 clonal rootstock' Malling 7 Semi-Dwarf Apple Rootstock Back To Top Roseland Red Honeycrisp on B9 dwarf rootstock. Precocity e trees that are about 40% of standard, similar to emla26. Be sure to check compatibility of your desired scion with your choice of rootstock. G.969 is resistant to fireblight, collar rot, and woolly apple aphid. Very vigorous; best used as a root-and-trunk stock, with a dwarfing interstem interposed about 16 inches above the ground. Extremely difficult to propagate, so much so that we have never been able to get it into commerce. Light suckering. We ship our seeds & plants to all 50 states. Fruit ripens 3 to 5 days earlier than on seedling stocks. The Apple Collection in Geneva, NY (2008 NYFQ v. 16-1, 6.57 mb pdf) Apple Rootstocks. A late-blooming, crack-resistant tart cherry with red flesh. Productive; well-anchored. It is resistant to collar rot and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, though not light, sandy soils. The primary goals are to: reduce the tree size for manageability reduce labor to increase fruit production per acre improve fruit quality disease resistance where possible ; 40 variety max. We try to use rootstocks that have good disease resistance and cold hardiness for northern climates. This rootstock requires support and irrigation is recommended. It will produce a tree that is about 50-70% of standard. Full standard vigor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.