Collection: Rootstocks
In order to create a copy of a given variety a cutting or bud from one year old wood is generally grafted on to a rootstock. In days gone by the rootstocks would have been Malus sylvestris or Crab Apple although today there is an industry developing new rootstock forms that are appropriate for a full range of circumstances. At its most basic a rootstock will determine the eventual height of the tree. We offer 4 different apple rootstocks.
Geneva 202 similiar to M26 (slightly larger) with the added benefit of resistances to Fire Blight, Root rot and most importantly a great resistance to Woolly Apple Aphid. Reported to have some resistance to replant disease.
M26 semi dwarf not to be planted in very wet ground. Easy to manage in high density plantings.
Geneva 214 similar in size to M26 and resistant to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora); Woolly Apple Aphids, replant disease and root rot (Phytophthora). Geneva 214 is also winter hardy.
MM106 is a semi-vigorous rootstock that can be recommended for use over a wide range of soils ans climatic conditions for planting densities of approximately 200-250 trees per acre. This is the most common old school rootstock sold by nurseries.
We start taking orders for rootstocks from the start of July 2024. We are able to supply these from between January and the end of February with a minimum quantity of 10 @ £3.00 - £3.80 each depending on variety each p&p. Boxed courier postage 10 @ £10.00-£11.00 and 20 @ £14.00-£16.00 and so on.
