Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | MM106 |
|---|---|
| Summary | MM.106 This well-anchored, drought-tolerant rootstock does well in loam or sandy loam soil. Needs good drainage. Can bear heavily. |
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Using
| MM106 | |
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| Species compatibility | Apple |
| Vigour % of standard | 65% - 80% |
Growing
| MM106 | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Semi-vigorous |
| Support required | Temporary support |
Climate
| MM106 | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
Identification
| MM106 | |
|---|---|
| Developer | East Malling Research Station John Innes Horticultural Institute |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
Problems
| MM106 | |
|---|---|
| Woolly aphid | Some resistance |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility |
| Burr knots | Some |
| Crown Gall | Very susceptible |
| Collar rot | Some susceptibility |
| Root suckers | Few |
| Crown rot | Some susceptibility |