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.BUD
9 (apple
rootstock)
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| AKA:
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B-9, Budagovski 9
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| Growth
type:
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Dwarf rootstock
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| Natural
height:
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~ 10'...(3m)
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| Field
spacing:
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8' - 12' apart...(2.5 - 3.5m)
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| Soil
suitability:
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Adaptable to a wide variety
of soil types though not particularly fond of wet or poorly-drained ground.
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| Strengths:
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Very cold hardy - recovers well from Winter damage
and can be used as an interstem in colder regions. Crop
production in 2-3 years and plants on this rootstock tend to fruit early.
Good resistance to collar rot. Somewhat resistant to powdery mildew, and apple
scab, and is tolerant of common latent viruses. Produces few burr knots or
suckers.
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| Weaknesses:
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Susceptible to fire blight, and generally needs
staking
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| Misc.
notes:
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This rootstock is subject to royalty fees
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This information is
only intended to provide a general idea of the variety's attributes. However,
if you have further data that growers may find useful by all means let
us know.
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V.
Kraus nurseries fruit
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