- See also:
- Intermediate dwarf10
M9 EMLADwarf M9 class rootstock
Used for: | Apple |
Developed by: | East Malling Research Center |
Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
Parentage: | M9 |
M.9EMLA is approximately 25& to 30% more vigorous than M.9. It works well in high density plantings.
M9 EMLA rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard30% - 40%
- Rootstock size classDwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperEast Malling Research Station, Long Ashton Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Woolly aphidVery susceptible
- Fire blightVery susceptible
- Powdery mildewSome susceptibility
- Burr knotsSome
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown GallSome resistance
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.