- See also:
- Intermediate dwarf10
MarkDwarf M9 class rootstock
Used for: | Apple |
Developed by: | Michigan State University |
Introduced: | 1980 |
Parentage: | M9 |
Mark is similar to M.9-T337 in vigor, slightly larger on heavy soils and drastically smaller on light soils. It is very drought sensitive.
Mark rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard30%
- Rootstock size classDwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperMichigan State University
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Burr knotsSome
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown GallSome susceptibility
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.