Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock M116
Summary M.116 rootstock has much improved resistance to Collar Rot than MM.106, but with the same productivity level.
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Using


M116
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 60% - 70%
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Growing


M116
Rootstock size class Semi-dwarf
Semi-vigorous
Support required Temporary support
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Climate


M116
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
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Identification


M116
Developer East Malling Research Station
Country of origin United Kingdom
Period of origin 1950 - 1999
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Problems


M116
Woolly aphid Some susceptibility
Fire blight Some resistance
Collar rot Some resistance
Replant complex Some tolerance
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