Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Bud 491 |
|---|---|
| Summary | ‘B.491’ was evaluated in the NC-140 1994 rootstock trial at 18 locations with the scion cultivar ‘Gala’. At most locations tree survival was good and was only 30%-50% as large as ‘B.9’ and yield efficiency was often slightly lower than trees on ‘B.9’.” 32 |
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Using
| Bud 491 | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | Apple |
| Vigour % of standard | 20% |
Growing
| Bud 491 | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Very dwarf |
| Support required | Permanent support |
Climate
| Bud 491 | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
Identification
| Bud 491 | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Michurinsk State Agrarian University |
| Country of origin | Russia |
Problems
| Bud 491 | |
|---|---|
| Woolly aphid | Some susceptibility |
| Burr knots | Few |
| Collar rot | Very susceptible |
| Root suckers | Few |