| Characteristic | Detail | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rootstock | G.214 | Geneva 214 (G.214) is a cross of Robusta 5 x Ottawa 3 and tested as CG.4214. Trees on this rootstock will need to be supported and produce a tree about 30-35% size of seedling with vigor and precocity similar to M.9 Nic.29 and M.26. Trees are more productive than those rootstocks and have good cold hardiness, and are resistant to fire blight, Phytophthora root rot and wooly apple aphid. Source: https://extension.psu.edu/apple-rootstocks-capabilities-and-limitations |
| Synonyms | Geneva 214 | |
| Origin |
Apple Rootstock Info: G.210
| Characteristic | Detail | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Apple Rootstock Info: G.16
| Characteristic | Detail | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rootstock | G.16 |
Resulted from a cross between Ottawa 3 and Malus floribunda and introduced by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY. G.16 is a dwarfing rootstock and produces a tree similar in size to M.9. It is very precocious and has productivity similar to M.9, and requires full tree support. It is highly resistant to fire blight, quite resistant to crown and root rots, but susceptible to woolly apple aphid. G.16 is hypersensitive to |
Apple Rootstock Info: G.30
| Characteristic | Detail | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rootstock | G.30 |
Resulted from a cross between M.9 and Robusta 5 and introduced by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY. G.30 produces a fairly vigorous dwarf tree, similar in size to M.26. Precocity and productivity are also similar to M.26. G.30 is highly resistant to fireblight and quite resistant to crown and root rots, but susceptible to woolly apple aphid. G.30 was tested at 20 locations in the NC-140 1994 semi-dwarf rootstock trial with |
How New Apple Rootstocks Are Developed
Breeding improved apple rootstocks has been a priority research area in New York State since Dr. Jim Cummins and Dr. Herb Aldwinkle initiated crosses in 1970. In 1998, the rootstock program became a joint Cornell/U.S. Department of Agriculture program and in 2011 is headed by Dr. Gennaro Fazio. The program has focused on creating rootstocks that are resistant to the major apple diseases, fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum), and tolerant to a …