- See also:
- Semi-dwarf M26 class12
G.890Semi-dwarf M7 class rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | Cornell University / USDA |
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Parentage: | Robusta 5 x Ottawa 3 |
G.890 is M.7’ size with vigor between ‘M.7’ and ‘MM.106’ and with higher and earlier production.
G.890 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard60% - 65%
- Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredFree-standing
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)(4) -30F / -34C
- DeveloperCornell University
- Country of originUnited States
- Virus toleranceSome susceptibility
- Woolly aphidVery resistant
- Fire blightVery resistant
- Burr knotsFew
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Replant complexSome tolerance
- Root suckersFew, Some
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.