Semi-vigorous
65% of a seedling tree
HP recommended
G.890
Geneva 890 · जी.890
About G.890
G.890 is a semi-vigorous Geneva rootstock with outstanding disease resistance. It produces trees slightly less vigorous than MM-106 but with superior fire blight and collar rot resistance. Ideal for replant sites and organic production.
Tree size
Semi-vigorous — 65% of a seedling tree
DwarfSemiVigorous
Planting
Trees
405–567
trees per acre
Spacing (row × tree)4.5 m × 1.8 m
First cropin 3 years
Productive life20 years
Free-standing
Rain-fed is fine
Planting notes
Good for medium-density orchards. No staking needed. Excellent choice for replant sites and organic production.
Disease and pest resistance
Collar rot
Resistant
Woolly aphid
Resistant
Replant disease
Resistant
Fire blight
Resistant
Burr knot
Not known
Soil and site
AnchorageGood
Soil depth needed55 cm
Soil pH6–7.5
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