- Sub-categories:
- Dwarf M9 class28
- Intermediate dwarf10
- See also:
- Very-dwarf apple9
- Semi-dwarf apple40
- Semi-vigorous apple6
- Vigorous apple10
- Standard apple20
V.6Dwarf 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.6 is equal to or slightly smaller than ‘M.9 EMLA’. It is moderately resistant to Fire Blight.
V.6 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'.