Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock G.969
Summary Trials with G.969 rootstock indicate that it is somewhat larger on the east coast of the United Staes than on the west coast. It is resistant to a variety of pests and diseases.
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Using


G.969
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 45% - 55%
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Growing


G.969
Rootstock size class Dwarf
Semi-dwarf
Precocity Precocious
Support required Free-standing
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Climate


G.969
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
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Identification


G.969
Developer Cornell University
Country of origin United States
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Problems


G.969
Virus tolerance Very tolerant
Woolly aphid Very resistant
Fire blight Very resistant
Burr knots Few
Collar rot Some resistance
Replant complex Some susceptibility
Root suckers Few
Crown rot Some resistance
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