Apple Junkie
5 year old buck +
The B.118 has been my preferred rootstock and I have no leaning problems to date. However, my B.118 trees are less than 10 years old, they are not in an exposed location, and not on clay.
I recall Appleman mentioning “the B.118 bears 3 to 4 years earlier than the M.111, but the downside is that the B.118 might lean due to crop weight. The M.111 tends to grow straight and well anchored.” Food for thought when making rootstock decisions.
I recall Appleman mentioning “the B.118 bears 3 to 4 years earlier than the M.111, but the downside is that the B.118 might lean due to crop weight. The M.111 tends to grow straight and well anchored.” Food for thought when making rootstock decisions.