Rootstock comparison table
| Rootstock | Alnarp 2 |
|---|---|
| Summary | A trial rootstock comparison planting in 1939, using ‘M.9 EMLA’, ‘M.4 EMLA’ and ‘M.13 EMLA’, showed after 10 years that all varieties on ‘Alnarp 2’ were larger than on any of the Malling stocks. |
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Using
| Alnarp 2 | |
|---|---|
| Species compatibility | Apple |
| Vigour % of standard | 50% - 55% |
Growing
| Alnarp 2 | |
|---|---|
| Rootstock size class | Semi-dwarf |
| Precocity | Precocious |
| Support required | Temporary support |
Climate
| Alnarp 2 | |
|---|---|
| Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy |
Identification
| Alnarp 2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences |
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
Problems
| Alnarp 2 | |
|---|---|
| Woolly aphid | Some susceptibility |
| Phytophthora | Some susceptibility |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
| Collar rot | Some susceptibility |