- Sub-categories:
- Semi-dwarf M26 class12
- Semi-dwarf M7 class8
- See also:
- Very-dwarf apple9
- Dwarf apple76
- Semi-vigorous apple6
- Vigorous apple10
- Standard apple20
M116Semi-dwarf M7 class rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | East Malling Research Station |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Introduced: | 2001 |
| Parentage: | MM106 x M27 |
M.116 rootstock has much improved resistance to Collar Rot than MM.106, but with the same productivity level.
M116 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard60% - 70%
- Rootstock size classSemi-dwarf, Semi-vigorous
- Support requiredTemporary support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperEast Malling Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Fire blightSome resistance
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Replant complexSome tolerance
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.