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Apple rootstock M9 – dwarfing
A dwarfing rootstock that is used a lot in commercial orchards. Very productive. Needs permanent support. Good, well drained soil required as the roots will not grow far. Will make a small bush tree 2-2.5m tall. Good for step over trees, small cordons or growing in a container. Two year organic rootstocks.
Availability: Out of stock. Next season's rootstocks will be available for advance ordering from November 2026 and will be supplied from February 2027
We supply rootstocks once they have been harvested and sorted, between February and March. You can advance order from December onwards. When you order we will acknowledge and take payment. We will then contact you once we are ready to arrange delivery or collection.
A dwarfing rootstock that is used a lot in commercial orchards. Very productive. Needs permanent support. Good, well drained soil required as the roots will not grow far. Will make a small bush tree 2-2.5m tall. Good for step over trees, small cordons or growing in a container. Two year organic rootstocks.
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Apple rootstock M25 – vigorous
A vigorous rootstock that in time will produce standard apple trees – trees with a canopy starting at 1.8m (6′). However they do not have to be grown as tall as this. Stake initially but in time stake can be removed. Good for trees where grazing with sheep and cattle is anticipated. Protect trees in the meantime as trees are growing. One year organic rootstocks.
Apple rootstock M26 – semi dwarfing
A semi dwarfing rootstock suitable for bush trees in situations such as small gardens, allotments. Good for cordons, small espaliers. Will grow to 2.5-3.5m (8-12′) eventually. Requires staking and support particularly on more exposed sites. Two year organic rootstocks.
Cherry rootstock Colt – moderate
A moderate vigour rootstock, cherries grown on Colt will result in mature trees 3.5-5.5m (12-18ft) tall. Two year non organic rootstocks.
