Manual of Rootstocks

Virginia CrabStandard apple rootstock

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Country of origin: United States
Introduced: 18th century

Virginia Crab can be used as a rootstock and in bridge grafting. Its an old source of apples for cider.

Virginia Crab rootstock characteristics

  • Rootstock size classStandard
  • Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 3 (-40C)
  • Country of originUnited States

Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.

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