Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock MM111
Summary 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.
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Using


MM111
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 80% - 90%
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Growing


MM111
Rootstock size class Semi-vigorous
Vigorous
Precocity Slow to start bearing
Support required Free-standing
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Climate


MM111
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
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Identification


MM111
Developer East Malling Research Station
John Innes Horticultural Institute
Country of origin United Kingdom
Period of origin 1900 - 1949
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Problems


MM111
Woolly aphid Some resistance
Fire blight Some susceptibility
Burr knots Lots
Collar rot Some susceptibility
Replant complex Some tolerance
Root suckers Few
Crown rot Some resistance
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