- See also:
- Intermediate dwarf10
V.5Dwarf M9 class rootstock
Used for: | Apple |
Developed by: | University of Guelph, Vineland Campus, Canada |
Country of origin: | Canada |
Introduced: | 2014 |
Parentage: | Kerr x M9 |
V.5 dwarf rootstock began NC-140 regional trials in 2014.
V.5 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard35% - 40%
- Rootstock size classDwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Country of originCanada
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Fire blightSome resistance
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Root suckersSome
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.