- See also:
- Very-dwarf apple9
- Dwarf apple76
- Semi-dwarf apple40
- Vigorous apple10
- Standard apple20
MM106Semi-vigorous apple rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | East Malling Research Station and John Innes Institute |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Introduced: | 1930s |
| Parentage: | M1 x Northern Spy |
MM.106 This well-anchored, drought-tolerant rootstock does well in loam or sandy loam soil. Needs good drainage. Can bear heavily.
MM106 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard65% - 80%
- Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
- Support requiredTemporary support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- DeveloperJohn Innes Horticultural Institute, East Malling Research Station
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Period of origin1900 - 1949
- Woolly aphidSome resistance
- Fire blightSome susceptibility
- Powdery mildewSome susceptibility
- Burr knotsSome
- Collar rotSome susceptibility
- Crown GallVery susceptible
- Crown rotSome susceptibility
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.