Manual of Rootstocks

M9 Pajam 1®Dwarf M9 class rootstock

Used for: Apple
Developed by: CITFL
Country of origin: France
Parentage: M9

Pajam 1 has had limited testing in North America. V or Super Slender Spindle growing systems may work best with this rootstock.

M9 Pajam 1 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilityApple
  • Vigour % of standard25% - 30%
  • Rootstock size classDwarf
  • PrecocityPrecocious
  • Support requiredPermanent support
  • Country of originFrance
  • Virus toleranceSome tolerance
  • Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
  • Fire blightVery susceptible
  • Powdery mildewSome resistance
  • Burr knotsSome
  • Collar rotSome resistance
  • Crown GallVery susceptible
  • Crown rotSome resistance
  • Root suckersMany

See also

  • M9

    Developed at the famous East Malling Research Center in England, M.9 was the first dwarfing apple rootstock and remains the benchmark in this size class.

Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.

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