Rootstock, Apple, Budagovski 118
Cold-Hardy Semi-Dwarf Rootstock
Rootstock, Apple, Budagovski 118 - Bare Root / 1/4" caliper is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Apple Rootstock: Budagovski 118 (B.118)
B.118 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock known for its cold hardiness and adaptability. It produces trees about 85% the size of standard, with excellent anchorage and resistance to fire blight and collar rot. A strong choice for orchards in colder zones or less-managed sites.
Key Characteristics
- Semi-dwarf size (85% of standard) - Grows to approximately 12-18 ft at maturity depending on scion, spacing, and soil.
- Extremely cold hardy - Developed in Russia, this rootstock performs reliably in USDA zones 3 and colder climates.
- Good disease resistance - Offers resistance to collar rot and fire blight; promotes healthy, long-lived trees.
- Strong anchorage without staking - Does not require permanent support and holds up well in wind or slope plantings.
- Best for low-input or organic systems - Great for homesteads, orchards with low fertility, and permaculture food forests.
Product Details
- Tree Size at Maturity: 85% of standard (semi-dwarf)
- Soil Requirements: Medium to well-drained
- Compatible With: Most apple cultivars
- Resistance: Fire blight, collar rot
- Support Needed: None
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
B.118 is ideal for growers in cold climates or those looking for a hardy, resilient semi-dwarf tree with excellent disease resistance.
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Soil RequirementsMedium, Medium-Wet, Medium-Dry
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
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