Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock V.5
Summary V.5 dwarf rootstock began NC-140 regional trials in 2014.
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Using


V.5
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 35% - 40%
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Growing


V.5
Rootstock size class Dwarf
Precocity Precocious
Support required Permanent support
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Climate


V.5
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
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Identification


V.5
Country of origin Canada
Period of origin 1950 - 1999
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Problems


V.5
Woolly aphid Some susceptibility
Fire blight Some resistance
Collar rot Some resistance
Root suckers Some
Crown rot Some resistance
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