Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock M8
Summary M.8 is smaller than ‘M.9’ but its roots are not as brittle. It needs ssupport and is about as hardy as ‘Alnarp 2’.
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Using


M8
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 30%
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Growing


M8
Rootstock size class Dwarf
Support required Permanent support
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Climate


M8
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Identification


M8
Developer East Malling Research Station
Country of origin United Kingdom
Period of origin 1900 - 1949
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Problems


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