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A rootstock is a tree stump with
established roots with a grafted twig (scion) attached.
Technically two different plants bonded together. Fruit
trees are available in a variety of different rootstocks. This
determines the vigour and growth of the tree. Always check for
a rootstock and if there isn't a rootstock label don't buy it.
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When buying tree fruit it is
important to select a rootstock which suits your soil, site and
other requirements.
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| Fruit |
Soil |
Rootstock |
Tree
Size |
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Recommended
for small gardens: |
| Apple |
Deep
fertile soil |
M27 |
4
to 6ft |
| Apple |
Sensitive
to drought |
M9 |
8
to 10ft |
| Plum |
Requires
a good soil |
'Pixy' |
6
to 8ft |
| Pear |
Requires
a good soil |
'Quince
C' |
10
to 11ft |
| Cherry |
Requires
a good soil |
'Edabriz' |
8
to 10ft |
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Recommended
for medium gardens: |
| Apple |
Tolerates
poor soil |
M26 |
10
to 14ft |
| Apple |
Tolerates
a wide range of soil |
MM106 |
10
to 20ft |
| Pear |
Tolerates
poor soil |
'Quince
A' |
10
to 20ft |
| Pear |
Slightly
smaller and earlier cropping than Quince A |
'Quince
C' |
10
to 11ft |
| Cherry |
Tolerates
poor soil |
'Colt' |
11
to 13ft |
| Plum |
Tolerates
poor soil |
'St
Julien A' |
11
to 13ft |
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Recommended
for medium to large gardens: |
| Apple |
Tolerates
a wide range of soil |
M106 |
10
to 20ft |
| Apple |
Tolerates
dry soil. |
MM111 |
18
to 25ft |
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