Rootstock

Rootstocks are the part of the tree you graft your scionwood onto. Grafting is done when the rootstocks begin to move in spring, when the buds begin to swell.

All propagation material is sent out in winter, when the plant material is dormant. Orders must be received by the end of May each year. Sorry -  late orders cannot be accepted, however you may place an order at any time of the year - it will be processed for the next send out.

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Rootstocks for Apples

Sold only in multiples of 5 for $30 plus freight.

All apple rootstocks have roots on them and are ready to plant out for grafting in spring. You can graft any variety of apple onto these rootstocks.

Apple (M9): Dwarfing stock, shallow roots. Small tree suitable for espaliering/cordoning.
Apple (793): Large tree. Has been bred from Northern Spy and does well on heavy soils.
Northern Spy: The old rootstock that does best on our heavy clays. Can easily be kept to a manageable size (3m).

Rootstocks for Pears

Sold only in multiples of 5 for $30 plus freight.

BA 29 Quince: These produce a dwarf pear tree. They are rooted and ready to plant then graft soon after. These rootstocks prefer moist conditions.
 

Rootstocks for Plum, Peach, Nectarine and Apricot Stone Fruits.

Sold in multiples of 10 for $20 plus freight, or 5 for $12 plus freight.

Marrianna Cuttings - These cuttings produce the rootstocks for your plum, peach, nectarine and apricot stone fruit. If you plant these in June/July, they will be ready to graft in July – September of the following year. Plums do especially well on these rootstocks. Marianna stocks prefer heavier, moist soils. If you have free draining, dry boney soils you will be better off with peach seedlings for rootstocks. Marianna rootstocks are excellent semi dwarfing, and non-suckering .

Growing instructions will be included. If you keep one of these trees ungrafted you can then take cuttings from it to use for your own rootstock production.