- See also:
- Very-dwarf apple9
- Dwarf apple76
- Semi-dwarf apple40
- Semi-vigorous apple6
- Standard apple20
MM111Vigorous apple rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | East Malling Research Station and the John Innes Horticultural Institute |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Introduced: | 1952 |
| Parentage: | Northern Spy x M793 (M2 x Northern Spy) |
In Greece, MM.111 has an advantage over ‘MM.106’ in its resistance to Phytophthora. In South Africa, it is noted for its upright growth and is more drought resistant.
MM111 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard80% - 90%
- Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous, Vigorous
- PrecocitySlow to start bearing
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperJohn Innes Horticultural Institute, East Malling Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Period of origin1900 - 1949
- Woolly aphidSome resistance
- Fire blightSome susceptibility
- Burr knotsLots
- Collar rotSome susceptibility
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Replant complexSome tolerance
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.