MM.103

Origin East Malling and John Innes, England.
Northern Spy × Ben Davis (1920s).
Description Leaf: large, flattish, dull, light green, reddish petiole.
Shape: oval with attenuate tip and rounded base.
Margin: uneven serrations, slight lobbing.
Stipules: prominent elliptical.
Shoot: reddish, pubescent when young.
Vigour Very vigorous.
Propagation Fairly difficult but will produce on stools.
Resistance Resistant to woolly aphid. Susceptible to collar rot.
Uses Replant areas and spur-type varieties.
AppearanceMM.103 branch  MM.103 leaf

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