Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock M7 EMLA
Summary M.7 EMLA is a freestanding tree if planted in deep, well-drained soils. It is not compatible with modern high-density planting systems.
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Using


M7 EMLA
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 50% - 60%
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Growing


M7 EMLA
Rootstock size class Semi-dwarf
Precocity Slow to start bearing
Support required Temporary support
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Climate


M7 EMLA
Cold-hardiness Cold-hardy
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Identification


M7 EMLA
Developer East Malling Research Station
Long Ashton Research Station
Country of origin United Kingdom
Period of origin 1950 - 1999
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Problems


M7 EMLA
Woolly aphid Some susceptibility
Fire blight Some resistance
Some susceptibility
Burr knots Some
Crown Gall Some susceptibility
Collar rot Some resistance
Replant complex Some tolerance
Root suckers Some
Crown rot Some susceptibility
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