MM106 For bush trees growing to 12-15 feet in maturity depending on variety. Trees start cropping in two years from planting and are in full cropping after 5-6 years. Can be grown as a bush tree or trained as cordons or espaliers. Fruit can be grown in the lower half of the tree and can be picked from the ground.
M25 a vigorous rootstock used to grow the traditional standard apple tree. Trees will reach upwards of 20 feet in height and come into cropping after five years. Generally recommended by DEFRA for stewardship schemes.
The higher canopy will allow under grazing by stock permanent guards are advisable.
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