

We are only grafting onto the most vigorous Malus Dolgo roots grown in a given year. Malus Dolgo rootstock will also perform well in improved soil in an orchard-style setting. Therefore, with its full vigor, it can be used in areas that were wooded and are now food plots, reclaimed land, shale mountain soil, dryer uplands, and ridges.

This standard-size rootstock is adaptable to many soil types and conditions, especially when planting in less desirable locations. Malus Dolgo is an excellent all-around rootstock for wildlife plantings. Malus Dolgo rootstock will develop deep “Real roots,” making it exceptionally well anchored, penetrating well into the subsoil, pulling up lost nutrients, and therefore making Malus Doglo rootstock very drought tolerant. Producing a full-sized tree for wildlife means much more fruit on a given tree. This rootstock is an excellent choice for wildlife trees because it produces a full-size 20′ to 30′ tree.

Malus Dolgo is extremely cold hardy, vigorous and certified virus-free. The rootstock used to graft our apple trees is a standard rootstock called Malus Dolgo.
