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Fruit tree variety comparisons


Apple rootstocks
M9
Pear rootstocks
BA29

M9 is the most widely-planted commercial dwarf apple rootstock.BA29 is a semi-vigorous precocious high-yielding rootstock, compatible with many but not all European pears.
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Growing


Apple rootstocks
M9
Pear rootstocks
BA29
Disease resistanceAverage
Average
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Using


Apple rootstocks
M9
Pear rootstocks
BA29
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Climate


Apple rootstocks
M9
Pear rootstocks
BA29
USDA cold hardyZone 7 (-18C)
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Identification


Apple rootstocks
M9
Pear rootstocks
BA29
Country of originNetherlands
France
Period of origin1950 - 1999
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