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| Steve Newport 2006-01-06, 7:21 pm |
| Hi all,
I have a Sunset Apple tree that we have inherited with our new house.
Its about five feet tall which, I understand from a few websites, is
about the size they supply plants to start with. I am also told that
pruned it should easily maintain a height of 6-8 feet (ideal for me in
its position) or 12-15 if left untouched.
Then it mentions that the tree is on a rootstock of MM-106
I understand what they mean by rootstock but exactly what is MM-106
and where did the numbering system come from?
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| Bob Hobden 2006-01-06, 7:21 pm |
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"Steve Newport" wrote
> I have a Sunset Apple tree that we have inherited with our new house.
> Its about five feet tall which, I understand from a few websites, is
> about the size they supply plants to start with. I am also told that
> pruned it should easily maintain a height of 6-8 feet (ideal for me in
> its position) or 12-15 if left untouched.
>
> Then it mentions that the tree is on a rootstock of MM-106
>
> I understand what they mean by rootstock but exactly what is MM-106
> and where did the numbering system come from?
>
There are various rootstocks for apples and all give the finished tree
different characteristics, mainly size.
http://www.thetoxiczone.com/jonty/appleroots.html gives all the details.
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Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London
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