Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | MM109 |
|---|---|
| Summary | Despite MM.109's tendency to lean, it has been found to tolerate low to medium soil fertility in warmer places such as South Africa. |
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Using
| MM109 | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | Apple |
| Vigour % of standard | 70% - 105% |
Growing
| MM109 | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Vigorous |
| Precocity | Precocious |
| Support required | Temporary support Permanent support |
Climate
| MM109 | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
Identification
| MM109 | |
|---|---|
| Developer | East Malling Research Station John Innes Horticultural Institute |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Problems
| MM109 | |
|---|---|
| Woolly aphid | Some resistance |
| Collar rot | Some susceptibility |
| Replant complex | Some tolerance |