- See also:
- Intermediate dwarf10
Bud 146Dwarf M9 class rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | Michurinsk State Agrarian University |
| Country of origin: | Russia |
B.146 rootstock was tested in Estonia and found to be more cold hardy there than M.9. It is a vigorous grower in the right conditions.
Bud 146 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard20% - 30%
- Rootstock size classDwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)(4) -30F / -34C
- DeveloperMichurinsk State Agrarian University
- Country of originRussia
- Fire blightSome susceptibility
- Burr knotsSome
- Root suckersSome
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.