Characteristic | Detail | Description |
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Rootstock | G.210 |
G.210 is a semidwarfing rootstock that is resistant to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) and crown rot (Phytopthora spp.). It is a hybrid from a cross between and is larger than Ottawa 3 but smaller than Robusta 5. It is similar in size to Malling 7 but more productive and precocious. |
Synonyms | Geneva 210 | |
Origin | Ottawa 3 and Robusta 5 | |
Availability | Trial | |
Tree Size | 60-65% | |
Precocity | Early | |
Winter Hardiness | Hardy | |
Suckering | Low | |
Tree Support Needed | Yes | |
Where tested within NC-140 or other research plantings | BC, CA, IA, NY, ME, PA, UT |