Malus(Apple) [Moscow Pear × (M8 and M9 pollen)] Michurinsk College of Ag, Michurin, Russia. Also called Bud 118 or B118.
Semi-dwarf rootstock, about 85-90% of standard). Sometimes referred to as a “semi-standard” or even a standard. Space trees 20-25' apart.
More productive and precocious (fruits at a young age) than trees on Antonovka. Very winter hardy and soil adaptable. Generally not used in commercial orchards due to its large size. Note that reddish cambium does not scrape green like other rootstocks. Mostly resistant to collar rot and fireblight. Unknown susceptibility to fireblight. Z3.
We have two shipping options for rootstock:
Choose A for our regular late-March to early-May shipping window (to receive rootstock with other plants, if ordered). Choose B for mid-March (to receive rootstock with scionwood, if ordered).
Note: scionwood ships only in mid-March. If you order scionwood, and then select late-March to early-May shipping for your rootstock, they will be shipped at different times.
We do our best to provide ¼" caliper stock. Because of factors beyond our control (such as weather!) stock may be 3⁄16–3⁄8".
We carry a selection of rootstocks that we consider to be some of the best options for home or commercial use. Even without grafting, any of these will produce fruit suitable for wildlife. For rootstocks we do not currently stock, or for larger calipers or larger quantities, please contact us for information. We also offer knives and grafting supplies in the Organic Growers Supply branch of Fedco.
Please note! We do our best to provide ¼" caliper stock. Because of factors beyond our control (such as weather!) stock may be 3/16–3/8". We cannot guarantee scion or rootstock diameter.
Apples
All apple trees require a second variety for pollination.
