- See also:
- Dwarf apple76
- Semi-dwarf apple40
- Semi-vigorous apple6
- Vigorous apple10
- Standard apple20
Bud 491Very-dwarf apple rootstock
| Used for: | Apple |
| Developed by: | Michurinsk State Agrarian University, Russia |
| Country of origin: | Russia |
‘B.491’ was evaluated in the NC-140 1994 rootstock trial at 18 locations with the scion cultivar ‘Gala’. At most locations tree survival was good and was only 30%-50% as large as ‘B.9’ and yield efficiency was often slightly lower than trees on ‘B.9’.” 32
Bud 491 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard20%
- Rootstock size classVery dwarf
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (USDA)(4) -30F / -34C
- DeveloperMichurinsk State Agrarian University
- Country of originRussia
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Burr knotsFew
- Collar rotVery susceptible
- Root suckersFew
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.