M.25

Origin East Malling and John Innes, England.
Northern Spy × M.2 (1920s).
Description Leaf: small, much crimped and puckered, cupped, dull pubescent.
Shape: oval with attenuate tip and truncate base.
Margin: neat serrations.
Stipules: very small.
Shoot: zigzag stem, pubescent, two-year-old wood is dull green, buds very close together.
Vigour Very vigorous.
Propagation Produces well in stool beds.
Resistance Some resistance to collar rot. Susceptible to woolly aphid.
Uses Replant areas, spur-type varieties.
AppearanceM.25 branch  M.25 leaf 

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