- See also:
- Dwarf apple76
- Semi-dwarf apple40
- Semi-vigorous apple6
- Vigorous apple10
- Standard apple20
P.2Very-dwarf apple rootstock
Used for: | Apple |
Developed by: | Research Institute of Pomology and Ornamentals, Skierniewice, Poland |
Country of origin: | Poland |
Parentage: | M9 x Antonovka |
The P-2 rootstock shows resistance to European canker, perennial canker and silver leaf, but is variable in disease and pest susceptibility.
P.2 rootstock characteristics
- Species compatibilityApple
- Vigour % of standard25% - 35%
- Rootstock size classVery dwarf
- PrecocityPrecocious
- Support requiredPermanent support
- Cold-hardinessCold-hardy
- Country of originPoland
- Woolly aphidSome susceptibility
- Fire blightVery susceptible
- Powdery mildewSome susceptibility
- ScabSome susceptibility
- Collar rotSome resistance
- Crown GallSome resistance
- Crown rotSome resistance
- Root suckersSome
Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.