food forest

Rootstock          M9 (dwarf)
Diameter            2m
Canopy Size       3.14sqm
Preferences      Irrigation, mulch, staking, free draining soils
Description       Produces a dwarf tree. Can be espaliered, cordoned or grown as a staked tree

Grade 2 tree 450mm-750mm

Rootstock            Northern Spy
Diameter             4-6m
Canopy Size        30sqm
Preferences       This is an old rootstock that does best on heavy clays. It can handle heavy wet soils as well.
Description        It is possible to keep trees on this rootstock to 3m if you are a very skilled pruner. They can grow to 6m, but are not too difficult to keep them to 4-5m.

Grade 3 tree below 450mm