geneva rootstock for sale
All rootstocks are roughly 1/4" diameter, approximately pencil-size. Its precocity and productivity have shown to be equal to or better than M-9. A couple other thoughts on Geneva rootstock: - Many of the older Geneva rootstocks (specifically G11 and G41) work well for growers. We offer many kinds of disease-resistant and traditional rootstocks. Excellent choice for high density plantings. Produces a tree similar to or slightly larger in size to M9-337. Geneva41 is very cold hardy and precocious. OHXF 97 is full standard vigor; fire blight resistant. Not compatible with Honeycrisp. Similar to Emla 26. Geneva 41 (G.41) Geneva 41 resulted from a cross between M.27 and Robusta fresh from PREMIUM supplier in Oregon. Tasty this year, good size. This is the full retail price for orders of 1-24 rootstocks. 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. Produces a tree similar to EMLA 26 in size. This rootstock requires support and supplemental irrigation is recommended. Required fields are marked *. 1/8", 3/16" - 100 per bundle Not well suited for sandy soils. Similar in size to M26, Geneva202 is precocious and productive. Plum-I have a few mariana 2624. Resistant to WAA,replant disease, phytophthora, fire blight and its very winter hardy.GENEVA 30 NAFrom Cornell-at-Geneva. Add to Cart Best Pricing Irrigation is very helpful. ; $35/16oz. A replacement for Geneva30 in the M7 size category with a yield efficiency similar to M9. You can graft and bud this high quality rootstocks with about 1/4 diameter. We are using B118 & EMLA 111 rootstock with P22, M27, P2 and B10, also Mark, 10-12 interstem. MUST BE ORDERED BY JULY 1ST. Rootstock are listed in order of vigor (size compared to a standard seedling tree). Sold Out Quantity Added! 10-19 $3 EA. May be more tolerant to fire blight than M-9. 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). We will be cutting scion again in January. Well anchored. Extremely winter hardy. Geneva 935 Apple Rootstock dwarfs trees to 30-35% of standard height. Selected for resistance to crown rot, woolly aphids and fire blight. It usually exhibits a, A M9 sub clone from the Netherlands. Rootstocks not only determine the overall size, vigor, and precociousness of a tree but also what soil types it can grow in, its drought tolerance and how well anchored your tree will be. Sufficient for 15 whip &tongue grafts, 30-40 buds. 2023 Cummins Nursery | 1408 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 | (607) 269-7664 | Terms & Conditions. I have G935, G214, Mark (MAC9) and EMLA7 available this year. A cross between M 8 and Red Standard, a hardy rootstock of, A vigorous, semi-dwarf rootstock that produces trees that is, is considered to be smaller than a half size tree. This rootstock requires support and irrigation is recommended. Induces early, heavy production. Very resistant to fire blight. Staking or trellising is recommended for all dwarfing rootstock. 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. You may make payment immediately without confirmation only if you provide a list of alternates as some varieties are very limited-but most wood is available through July. From the Ottawa 3 x Robusta 5 cross, 1976. Any available? Widely used as interstem in Poland.Mark, 3/16(30-40%) Mark has been a good performer for us-especially in pots. 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. Well adapted to many climates, but does best in deep fertile soils. Full standard vigor. Disease Resistance 2003. With a yield efficiency greater than Malling 9, G.890 is more productive than any self-supporting rootstock ever released in this size class. [35-40% size of standard tree] Has good precocity and yield efficiency. This rootstock requires support. 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. Precocity e trees that are about 40% of standard, similar to emla26. OHxF 333 Somewhat more dwarfing than OHxF 87, with similar resistances. Scionwood, cuttings, rootstock, supplies can be included in box with weight affecting shipping priority mail (or first class when <16oz.) A dwarfing apple rootstock in the Emla 9 class that is disease resistant and free standing. We use a variety of semi-dwarfing and fully dwarfing rootstocks. Please send along address and preferred shipping date, and preferred diameter-default is 3/16-1/4 with 1/8 often the case. Extremely difficult to propagate, so much so that we have never been able to get it into commerce. Geneva 214 roots well with a few side shoots or spines that need to be removed. 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. 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. Requires support. The orange one ($11) is basic. A virus-free clone of M9, EMLA 9, like other M9 clones, induces early cropping with large fruit size. 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. View full details Original price $4.49 - Original price $4.49 Original price. Resistant to woolly apple aphid, but susceptible to collar rot. All rootstocks are roughly 1/4" diameter, approximately pencil-size. They have been planted on large scales and information exists on potential challenges. Slightly more vigorous and productive than M9-337, M9-Pajam 2 is precocious and promotes large fruit size. Phone: 1-877-353-4028 Most precocious and productive of the semi-dwarfing rootstock. Better anchored than M.9, but at least temporary support is still recommended. $5. Interested in purchasing 6 of your G-210 regrade rootstocks. It is slightly larger than Emla 26. The very expensive Tina knives always are sharpened with no bevel edge. Moderately resistant to crown rot and to fire blight. See the excel file in Grafted Trees, Scionwood, Bench double-grafted trees (w/interstem) are $20. Geneva 214 is also winter hardy. Horticultural Value Geneva 214 has high yield efficient and productive with yields of 100 to 125 percent of M.9 in most U.S. trials. 20-39=$2.50 ea., 40-99+=$2.25 each, 100-499=$2 ea.,500+=$1.75 ea. Resistant to collar rot. Very fast method to tie off buds. It can be used for T budding because of the rounded nose where you roll the blade over the scion. After digging, we grade and store roots for sale or use in bench grafts or other nursery products. Cheap Folding Grafting Knifes: They come pre-sharpened with a 60 degree bevel. If using both rubber and parafilm, be sure rubber is outside the parafilm or be sure to cut away if decomposition hasnt taken place. Rootstock. 2021 CopenHaven Farms | All Rights Reserved, Phone (503)-985-7161 | Fax (503)-985-7876 | info@copenhavenfarms.com. 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. The advantage of this rootstock is that EMLA 111 provides excellent anchorage, while the M9 interstem creates a smaller, more compact tree. G11(Geneva 11)Requires support. 1. Susceptible to fire blight and wooly apple aphid. NSRTANT. B118(Budagovski 118) Extremely cold hardy, semi-vigorous, freestanding requiring no support. [35-40% size of standard tree] Fully-dwarfing rootstock similar in size to M.9 with precocity and productivity surpassing M.9 in trials. Yes. Decompose in UV, not oxygen as in the older red rubbers. The Geneva rootstock we grow are treated with an anti-desicant when packed into storage bins. 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. Premiums are included in the following prices if applicable. Geneva 969 will produce trees that are 40% to 50% of seedling. Size: 25% 30% of standard. Traits Poland.P2,(25-35%) Podladki 2 is very similar to P22 disease resistance and hardiness. Fruit size often small. Yellow Honeycrisp on B9 dwarf rootstock. Numbers under 5 should always have backup of alternates and are limited to 1 per person/order I do my best to spread genetic material around. This stock is free standing, but will require a trellis to support heavy early crops. We purchase cherry rootstocks from only the most reputable sources. 1-877-353-4028Call Us Today! Size: 85% of standard. Rootstock size class: Semi-Dwarf (45% of Standard) It is derived from a 1976 cross of Ottawa 3 and Robusta 5. More about Pricing & Grading. Has some fire blight resistance, is replant tolerant and has a large dense root mass. Precocious and very productive. EMLA 26 is not as vigorous as EMLA 7, but is much easier to manage in the orchard.Supporter 4, 3/16 (55%) 100 available: Trees on Supporter 4 are more uniform than those on M-26 with little burr knotting and overgrowth, also it is more collar rot resistant. Usually free standing, although sometimes anchorage can be a problem. ; add $1 per variety >20, 500-999 $1.25 ea. [40-50% size of standard tree] Precocious. The rock-star, cold-hardy apple from Minnesota. Compact Fruit Tree 37(3): 91-94. Very vigorous; best used as a root-and-trunk stock, with a dwarfing interstem interposed about 16 inches above the ground. Staple built in. Macs on Geneva 65 survived the severe winters in Quebec. Induces early fruiting, often the 2nd year. Suckering can be a problem with some interstem trees. Geneva 41 shows to be resistant to replant disease and appears to be winter hardy with no damage following the test winter of 1994. If traditional rootstock is not available, please consider softwood cuttings. GENEVA APPLE ROOTSTOCKS COMPARISON CHART v.4 . Produces an early fruiting tree with heavy cropping. It makes a tree similar in size to EMLA 7. Order Your Rootstocks $4.35 ea. Resembles Malling 9 in growth with numerous lateral branches. Planting. This stock should be considered by those who are growing apples for processing; it makes a free-standing tree between the size of M.26 and M.7, it is very productive, and it has good cold hardiness. [35-40% size of standard tree] Very cold hardy. If the rootstock have been in cold storage bring them up to room temperature by placing them in a warmer area before planting. I always sharpen to chisel with no bevel, thinning the stainless steel. Excellent anchoring qualities with well-developed root system. Trees on G.65 are sturdy, well-anchored, thrifty little trees but they do require irrigation. The Geneva 935 is a nursery friendly rootstock. We like to use MM.111 under spur-type varieties and under interstocks. EMLA 9 is also susceptible to crown gall and fireblight. It produces larger fruit than EMLA 7 and is more precocious. Include sharpend black,$29 or orange Knife below $27. Disease Resistance. Somewhat precocious. Reported to enhance fruit size on Asian pears.OHXF 97 These OHXF stocks originated from the Old Home x Farmingdale cross; both parents are very resistant to fire blight. $49 for 5 rootstocks with priority mail included for free. Resistant to collar rot and woolly apple aphid. $24 max (around 500). Quite prone to burrknots. It will produce a tree that is about 50-70% of standard. . Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying, M. Fargione, and K. Iungerman. Females have a sweet 1-2 inch orange fruit in fall. Shipping rootstock>1to4=$10;5to9=$15;10 to19 =$20; 20 to 39=$24; 40 to 99= $23;>100=$23+$.021 each. MUST BE ORDERED BY JULY 1ST. Space 2 to 4 foot in the rowNic 29, 3/8(m9/40%), Stocky, 3 y.o., 50+ available. $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. It is moderately resistant to fire blight and woolly apple aphid but not tolerant to replant disease. Geneva 969 is Fire Blight (Erwinia amylovora). It is tolerant to replant disease. Tolerant of soil diseases. Rootstock Prices are $4 for 1 or 2 3-9=$3.50ea. Good preciosity and cold hardiness. [40-45% size of standard tree] Good precocity. We are a family owned and operated nursery in Portland Oregon. 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. You can get these rootstocks for as low as $2.95 each - see Volume Pricing above. 8oz.$24/8oz. We try to use rootstocks that have good disease resistance and cold hardiness for northern climates. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, and is a good selection for heavy, poorly-drained soils. The replant tolerant Geneva rootstocks (G.11, 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 semi-dwarf rootstocks. We grow over 50 different cultivars of Apple, Cherry, Pear, Peach, Almond, Walnut and Pistachio Rootstocks. 395 Pine Tree Road, Suite 310 Ithaca, NY 14850 P: 607-254-4698 F: 607-254-5454 E: ctl-connect@cornell.edu. Size is similar to, or slightly smaller than, M26. A semi-dwarfing rootstock 50-60% the size of a seedling (similar to M7, but slightly less vigorous in Western states). This rootstock requires support and supplemental irrigation is recommended. In fact these rootstocks for sale can be used to grow dwarf to standard sized trees. Origin Geneva 202 originated from a planned cross in 1975 of 'M.27 x Robusta 5' by Cornell University and Geneva Apple Rootstock Breeding Program. Sensitive to fire blight. It is well anchored and resistant to wooly apple aphid and collar rot. M111 (EMLA 111) Freestanding, vigorous and well adapted to both heavy and light soils and able to withstand drought conditions. (Login)Shop Now Menu A good choice for weaker growing varieties, shows more vigor in the nursery than B.9. Among the other insights Auvil offered to growers on the tour: Choose a fruit category to refine your search. Years of experience will show us which scions will do better on which rootstocks . 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. The apples are picking nicely. Retail Garden Center: More about Pricing & Grading. Nic 29. Moderate vigor, about 70% the size of trees on seedling, EMLA 106 is heavy cropping and resistant to wooly apple aphid. 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. Requires a permanent support system. 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. They do recover with care-protecting them from sunny/drying winds. Very precocious producing crops in 2-3 years and good winter hardiness. Any chance for a loquat scion which would bear fruit in the San Francisco Bay Area? A terrible nursery subject fairly difficult to root; many spines. Add to Cart Best Pricing [60-70% size of standard tree] Semi-vigorous rootstock that crops early and requires no support. We offer many kinds of disease-resistant and traditional rootstocks. Could you direct me to the spreadsheet of available scionwood varieties please and thank u, will also consider rootstocks for them as well. TRECO has large acreage of premium quality Oregon rootstock planted and offers close to 30 varieties including Budagovski, EMLA, and Geneva. Roseland Red Honeycrisp on B9 dwarf rootstock. ; Geneva Stock add $0.75 to each stock. Moderate suckering. Cold hardy and highly resistant to fire blight and crown rot. It is good rootstock to consider for replant sites. Zone 4-8. Very dwarfing, between M.9 and M.27. Grafting Kit $12: Includes Rubber ties 5-160mm x6mm, 10-140mm x3.5mm, 3ft. We offer a variety of rootstocks for sale including disease resistant and traditional so that experienced and new growers can create their own orchards. (No, the P doesnt stand for Polish or Poland, but for the Polish word for rootstock.) I begin shipping February 1st with southern states priority beginning as early as Jan. 1st. It is more precocious than M7 and M106. M.7 EMLA The old workhorse of the apple industry. EMLA 9 A virus-free clone of M9, EMLA 9, like other M9 clones, induces early cropping with large fruit size. 160mm =50/1oz. Geneva 41 is highly resistant to fire blight and Phytophthora with no known tree death from this disease in field trials. Moderate resistance to both fireblight and woolly apple aphid and replant tolerant. ROOTSTOCKS We use a variety of semi-dwarfing and fully dwarfing rootstocks. FRUIT TREE SCIONWOOD: is the 1 year old wood stick variety used for grafting. Influence on Scion Habit. We cannot break bundles, and plants are $2.50 each on orders of less than 100 plants. Requires support. For over 80 years TRECO has grown, and developed the finest virus-certified dwarf-ing and semi-dwarfing apple rootstocks for markets worldwide. Vigorous and well anchored.BUDAVGOSKY 9 (Red-Leaved Paradise) (Bud.9) Same level of dwarfing as Malling 9, but about 5 degrees more winter hardy. G.969 is resistant to fireblight, collar rot, and woolly apple aphid. You can graft and bud this high quality rootstocks with about 1/4 diameter. A major challenger for M.7, G.30 is similar to M.7 in dwarfing but is better anchored, more precocious and much more productive, and much less prone to burrknots. Has tendency to sucker. All rootstocks are roughly 1/4" diameter, approximately pencil-size. 2. post check to Skipley Farm 7228 Skipley Rd. Fazio said 220,000 trees have been planted on the rootstock so far. A great rootstock in the right spot, but a poor choice for some sites. at the best online prices at eBay! We support local food sovereignty- grow your own One Green World! Copyright 2023 TRECO-Oregon Rootstock & Tree Co. Inc. $4.49 $4.49 - $4. We try to use rootstocks that have good disease resistance and cold hardiness for northern climates. $5. Susceptible to nematodes, woolly apple aphid, and fire blight. Rootstocks not only determine the overall size, vigor, and precociousness of a tree but also what soil types it can grow in, its drought tolerance and how well anchored your tree will be. The Malling 7 root systems tends to be vertically oriented; if the roots hit an inpenetrable clay pan at 12 to 18 inches, root growth usually stops and the tree runts out.MALLING-MERTON 106 Still the best of the more vigorous rootstocks precocious and productive, well-anchored. Log in to your account to access the best pricing based on your past purchases; also see wholesale information. 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). The initial breeding program was started by Drs. 10-19 $3 EA. Interstem rootstock is available same prices as bench grafted varietals. Bench grafted BUDDED trees are $15 each, shipping is $20 up to 8 trees. Learn how your comment data is processed. Probably most suitable as patio plants and for the intense backyard hobbyist.GENEVA 935 (G.935) Dwarfing-slightly larger than M.26 ~50% From the Ottawa 3 x Robusta 5 cross. 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. Choosing the correct rootstock can be the difference between a tree thriving or dying on your site. Extremely winter-hardy, as well as tolerant of wet feet. Very resistant to fire blight, woolly apple aphid, and crown and root rot. 2023 Cummins Nursery | 1408 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 | (607) 269-7664 | Terms & Conditions, Phytophthora (Collar Rot, Crown Rot, Root Rot). This really must be done for your cutlery skills. Very resistant to fire blight, woolly apple aphid, and crown and root rot. Resistance to collar rot and fireblight. It is resistant to collar rot and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, though not light, sandy soils. Resistant to crown and root rots. We offer unique and rare fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and vines. Nursery and grower friendly. 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. [30-35% size of standard tree] The standard to which most Malling 9 type rootstocks are compared. B10(Budagovski 10)Support required. Ease of Grafting: Y, Fireblight: Very Resistant It is resistant to wooly apple aphid and highly resistant to fire-blight. Please pay attention to inventory numbers! G.969 came out of the Geneva, NY breeding program and the work of my father, Dr. Jim Cummins. Prices of scion and rootstock are here and again at the far right as well as at the bottom of this list, Column K L and M (beige): are available trees- see grafted trees. Bud 9/10 is common in high-density plantings, planted 2 to 4 feet apart in the row. these are available RIGHT NOW. High yield efficiency. [40-50% size of standard tree] Semi-dwarfing stock similar in size to M.26. Resistant to fire blight and collar rot. ; 20 variety max. Geneva41 is very cold hardy and precocious. Size 50%-60% of standard. I cleaned her up and she runs like a charm. It is also cold hardy and self-supporting. And if you want to start a commercial-size planting please inquiry during summer! We do especially like MM.106 under spur-type trees and under a dwarfing interstock such as Budagovsky 9 or Malling 9. In replant situations, it is common to have lack of vigor contributing to an undersized, low yielding orchard. Resistant to crown rot. On-farm trials of the Cornell-Geneva apple rootstocks in New York. The rootstock G.11, released in 2001, is the same size as M.9 T337 and has gained popularity. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. A low vigor rootstock producing a tree similar to, or slightly smaller than, M9-337 in size. $4.49. Resistant to crown rot, fireblight, and the woolly apple aphid; tolerant of replant disease. Very winter-hardy. Anchorage: excellent Good resistance to crown rot and fire blight, this rootstock produces trees about 11-16' tall. Difficult to root in the stoolbed. Confirmed for 2022 delivery late February: Rootstock Prices are $4 for 1 or 2 3-9=$3.50ea. Geneva11 is similar to, or slightly less vigorous than, M9-337 in size. Geneva 214 grows well in layer beds producing adequate sellable rootstocks per liner foot. Slightly more dwarfing than Malling 9. Geneva 935 Apple Rootstock dwarfs trees to 30-35% of standard height. Auvil said it's one of the easiest for nurseries to produce and it could be a good replacement for the larger M.9. After selecting a category, you will be able to select subcategories and further details; for example, apple > cider > bittersweet. (See individual rootstock descriptions below.) We ship our seeds & plants to all 50 states. Trees on Geneva 935 begin bearing early but staking is recommended as it is a shallow rooted rootstock. Herb Aldwinkle and Jim Cummins of Cornell University. Superior rooting compared to other 9 clones. Freestanding, but has tendency to lean if not support in early years. Compact Fruit Tree 36(3):70-73. Size: 75% of standard. It is resistant to collar rot and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, though not light, sandy soils. Rootstock - Mike and Brian's Nursery A Wholesale Tree Fruit Nursery All rootstock listed is available for tree-growing contracts. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website and to manage access to your account. 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. Rootstocks to control tree size have been used in apple production for over 2,000 years. Flexiband Grafting Rubbers: Blue rubbers from the Netherlands, these are perfect for 1/4 whip and tongue, splice, side and cleft grafts up to 3/4. However, if M.26 is planted on a well drained (not droughty) soil, trees can give outstanding production. It is resistant to collar rot, but slightly susceptible to crown gall and powdery mildew.
