Apple rootstock tree

Abstract

This apple rootstock originated as a single seedling selected from a group of seedlings obtained from open-pollinated Malling 9 rootstock. It was chosen because of its dwarfing characteristics. It has been increased by vegetative propagation, such as stooling, and by soft- and hard-wood cuttings. Also, this clone is compatible with commercial apple cultivars.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree referred to by the cultivar name MAC-9 and substantially as herein shown and described characterized particularly by its improved ability to serve as a rootstock for grafting of apple tree cultivars to produce dwarf or semi-dwarf apple trees which are early bearing, have a strong graft and have a well anchored root system without root shoots.