- See also:
- Very-dwarf apple9
- Dwarf apple76
- Semi-dwarf apple40
- Semi-vigorous apple6
- Vigorous apple10
M793Standard apple rootstock
Used for: | Apple |
Developed by: | East Malling Research Center |
Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
Parentage: | M2 x Northern Spy |
M.793 is a hybrid with 'Northern Spy' as one parent. It outperforms 'Northern Spy' rootstock in many categories. It is virus free.
M793 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard80% - 90%
- Rootstock size classVigorous
- Support requiredTemporary support
- DeveloperJohn Innes Horticultural Institute
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Period of origin1950 - 1999
- Woolly aphidSome resistance
- Fire blightSome resistance, Some susceptibility
- Burr knotsFew
- Collar rotSome resistance, Some susceptibility
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.