- See also:
- Intermediate dwarf10
G.16Dwarf M9 class rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | Cornell University / USDA |
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Parentage: | M26 x Robusta 5 |
When grafting this rootstock, be sure to use clean scion wood as G.16 is very susceptible latent apple viruses. It does exhibit resistance to Crown Rot.
G.16 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard35% - 45%
- Rootstock size classDwarf
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperCornell University
- Country of originUnited States
- Virus toleranceVery susceptible
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Fire blightSome resistance
- Powdery mildewSome susceptibility
- Burr knotsFew
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown GallSome resistance
- Crown rotVery resistant
- Replant complexSome tolerance, Some susceptibility
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.