G11 ® - Apple Rootstock - Bare Rooted
Geneva 11 produces a tree that is near identical to M26 for height and being very precocious. It is resistant to fire blight, Phytophthora, apple replant disease and to woolly apple aphid.
Geneva 11 produces a tree that is near identical to M26 for height and being precocious. It is resistant to fire blight, Phytophthora, apple replant disease and to woolly apple aphid. It is also moderately resistant to powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotrichum) i
Resulted from a cross of M26 and Robusta 5 crab apple and introduced in 1993 by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY. Due to the precocity induced by `Geneva 11`, permanent support is strongly suggested.
A patented rootstock where further propagation is not allowed.
Please be aware that the Geneva series of rootstocks can have very little root growth when shipped. This is quite normal, as when they are planted they will put on growth.
No - We have thought about it, but not at the moment, as they way too expensive and somebody has to pay for it down the line. All of our stock can be viewed and purchased from our website which displays live ‘available’ quantities.
Yes - All fruit trees can be grown in pots as long as they are large enough. As far as the type of container, clay pots are heavy and stable. Plastic is durable, light and easier to manage, but they have a very short life, till they start cracking. For most fruit, choose pots 50-60cm in diameter. Pots are ideal for dwarfing rootstocks, but any semi dwarfing rootstocks will need potting up to a larger container or planting out into the ground.
No – We do not grow Espalier or Fan trained fruit trees. As they are very easy to train yourself.
No - Sorry we are not a Garden Centre or retail Nursery. Orders can be placed via our website and the collection option can be selected at the checkout. Your order will then be ready for you to collect during our normal opening hours which are Monday-Friday 07.30-16.00. Our plants are grown in fields that are 3 miles away from our office. So it is not possible to just turn up and select your own trees.
No - It is hard to recommend varieties as this is down to personal taste and each variety has its own unique taste. You can see in the best sellers our most popular varieties. Also the local weather conditions has an impact.
Yes – There is a product called ‘donation’ which enables you donate.
Yes and No - Each has its own advantages:
A pot grown tree can be planted at any time of the year. They should start to fruit the following summer after planting. A Bare Root tree is grown in a field and can only be lifted and sent out during the winter months when dormant. They should not be allowed to fruit the first summer after planting.
A rootstock is the portion of the tree that grows in the ground. Attached to it is the scion. It is the rootstock that determines the ultimate height that the tree will grow into, and also its suitability to soil conditions. The scion is the actual known variety being grown. This is an identical copy of its original mother tree.
Yes – All our sales go through our online shop.
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