Semi-dwarfing
40% of a seedling tree
HP recommended
EMLA 9
EMLA 9 (East Malling Long Ashton 9) · ईएमएलए 9
About EMLA 9
EMLA 9 is a virus-free clone of M.9 developed through heat therapy. It is slightly more vigorous than standard M.9 (about 40%) with improved uniformity and productivity. Widely used as a replacement for standard M.9.
Tree size
Semi-dwarfing — 40% of a seedling tree
DwarfSemiVigorous
Planting
Trees
809–1,133
trees per acre
Spacing (row × tree)3.5 m × 1 m
First cropin 2 years
Productive life15 years
Needs stakes or a trellis
Needs irrigation
Planting notes
Requires permanent staking and irrigation. Improved uniformity and productivity over standard M.9.
Disease and pest resistance
Collar rot
Tolerant
Woolly aphid
Susceptible
Replant disease
Tolerant
Fire blight
Tolerant
Burr knot
Not known
Soil and site
AnchoragePoor
Soil depth needed40 cm
Soil pH6–7
Roots hold the tree weakly: support stakes are essential.
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