Description

Catalog name CTPS (registration year) : Malling Metron 106 =MM106 (1967)
Origins : Crossing of Northern Spy per M 1 (1952)
Breeder : England (east Malling and Johon Innes)
Vigor : strong
Grafting port: half erect
Appearance of the twig : fairly stocky and rigid, very pubescent
Internode : average
Leaves : large, fairly flat
Roots : important and trailing
Speed of Fruit set : good
Ground adaptation : good
Sensitivity to pests :
  • Phytophthora : Sensitive
  • Root rots: Sensitive
  • Fire blight: Sensitive
  • Virus: moderately sensitive
  • Wooly aphids: not very sensitive
  • Rabbits: Sensitive
Other characteristics :
  • Brush: Sensitive
  • Discharges: moderately sensitive
  • Root asphyxia: moderately sensitive
  • Limestone: moderately sensitive
  • Winter cold: moderately sensitive
Compatibility : apple tree