M.26

Origin East Malling and John Innes, England.
M.16 × M.9 (1929).
Description Leaf: unfolded and curled back with wavy edges, petiole pinkish when young, dull.
Shape: ovate, acute tip and truncate base.
Margin: deeply serrated, uneven.
Stipules: elliptical, long, narrow.
Shoot: pinkish red wood, many spiky side branches.
Vigour In between M.9 and MM.106.
Propagation Produces well in stool beds.
Resistance Mildly susceptible to collar rot. Susceptible to woolly aphid and fireblight. Prone to burr knots.
Uses Dwarf rootstock for high-density plantings. May need support under most conditions. Suitable for Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, Hi Early etc.
AppearanceM.26 branch  M.26 leaf 

This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.10 Apple rootstock identification.