
Antonovka Apple Rootstock
A Russian suckerless apple rootstock that produces a full-size, 25' to 35' tree. Hardy to -50 deg.F. Wide soil adaptability. Produces large yellow edible Apple, if allowed to fruit.
A Russian suckerless apple rootstock that produces a full-size, 25' to 35' tree. Hardy to -50 deg.F. Wide soil adaptability. Produces large yellow edible Apple, if allowed to fruit.
How susceptible is the Antonovka rootstock to fire blight?
Antonovka Kamenichka has not specifically been tested for fireblight. Some growers report it to be very resisitant, but no formal study has been done. Antonovka is known to be very cold hardy and resisitant to apple scab.
Should I purchase two Antonovka in order for the tree to produce?
Antonovka is a bloom group 3 apple and will need another, different, apple from a compatible bloom group for pollination. Check out our apple growing guide for more details!