Rootstock URAL 56

A robust foundation for intensive apple orchards

When planning an orchard in regions prone to severe winters, finding the right rootstock is a matter of survival. 'Ural-56' solves this challenge genetically. From a grower's perspective, this is a 'workhorse' rootstock: it is incredibly forgiving of minor management errors and easily withstands temperatures down to -35°C without compromising the root system.

Practical maintenance and adaptability

This semi-dwarfing rootstock makes orchard management significantly easier. The trees maintain a manageable height, which simplifies pruning, pesticide application, and harvesting. Efficiency is high, as you do not need oversized equipment or excess manual labor for canopy management.

Soil performance

Adaptability is a key strength of 'Ural-56'. It shows excellent results on two difficult soil types:

• Sandy loams: maintains structural integrity and thrives without excessive irrigation.
• Heavy loams: provided that proper drainage is installed, the rootstock remains healthy and avoids waterlogging issues.

One of the most significant operational advantages is the high resistance to apple scab. This drastically reduces the annual expenditure on expensive fungicides. By lowering the chemical load, you save on operational costs and simplify the overall spraying schedule.

Why choose 'Ural-56'?

For an orchard owner, predictability is everything. Developed by the Federal Research Center for Horticulture, this rootstock shows excellent graft compatibility with apple varieties, ensuring a uniform orchard with minimal losses after grafting. This translates into a faster return on investment. With low maintenance costs and stable productivity, 'Ural-56' is one of the most rational and efficient choices for cold-climate apple production.