Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock P.2
Summary The P-2 rootstock shows resistance to European canker, perennial canker and silver leaf, but is variable in disease and pest susceptibility.
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Using


P.2
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 25% - 35%
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Growing


P.2
Rootstock size class Very dwarf
Precocity Precocious
Support required Permanent support
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Climate


P.2
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
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Identification


P.2
Country of origin Poland
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Problems


P.2
Woolly aphid Some susceptibility
Fire blight Very susceptible
Scab Some susceptibility
Powdery mildew Some susceptibility
Crown Gall Some resistance
Collar rot Some resistance
Root suckers Some
Crown rot Some resistance
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