- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf M9 class28
- Intermediate dwarf10
- See also:
- Very-dwarf apple9
- Semi-dwarf apple40
- Semi-vigorous apple6
- Vigorous apple10
- Standard apple20
Fleuren 56Dwarf M9 class rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | Naktuinbouw |
| Country of origin: | Netherlands |
| Parentage: | M9 |
M.9 Fleuren 56 is one of the less vigorous M.9 clones.
Fleuren 56 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard20% - 25%
- Rootstock size classDwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Country of originNetherlands
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Fire blightVery susceptible
- Powdery mildewSome resistance
- Burr knotsSome
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown GallVery susceptible
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Root suckersMany
See also
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M9
Developed at the famous East Malling Research Center in England, M.9 was the first dwarfing apple rootstock and remains the benchmark in this size class.
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.