{"title":"Rootstock \u0026 Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery year we get tons of requests for rootstock and scionwood. While our main business is in the finished product (grafted fruit trees), we also like to support those wishing to learn the grafting process for themselves. We can attest that it is a very enjoyable (and rather addictive) pastime! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRootstock - Rootstock can be pre-ordered for Spring 2026! If you are interested in rootstock for Spring 2027; please contact us directly to be added to our waitlist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScionwood - Scionwood sales have closed for Spring 2026; please contact us directly if you are interested in being added to our Spring 2027 waitlist. Scionwood orders are generally open from December until the end of February and should be shipped out\/picked up by mid-April.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those new to the grafting process, we also offer the following resources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/products\/grafting-workshop?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=grafting+workshop\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOur annual in-person Apple Grafting Workshop!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/products\/fruit-tree-grafting-for-everyone-by-susan-poizner-with-steph-muma?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=fruit+tree+grafting\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFruit Tree Grafting for Everyone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handy grafting guide co-authored by Steph who owns Silver Creek Nursery!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apple-rootstock","title":"Apple Rootstock","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium apple rootstock for grafting your own trees. B9, B118, EMLA varieties available. Cold-hardy, disease-resistant options. Order for spring delivery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have Apple Rootstock for Grafting - Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf \u0026amp; Full-Size Varieties While we have young stool beds growing, in the meantime we import rootstock from Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Aside from the headache (paperwork and shipping) of importing and distance, we are very happy with our supplier's quality, and are happy to offer small scale and backyard operations with rootstock. Every August, we prepare a rootstock order for the following spring, and our order comes up on the pool truck with all the other Ontario orders. Because of this, we aren't able to guarantee ship dates with rootstock orders, as we are at the mercy of the nursery and pool truck; the shipment typically comes in March-April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require more than 1000 rootstocks, we recommend importing it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe regularly offer the following rootstock varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB9 - Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eB9 (aka Bud 9 or Budagovsky 9) was developed at the Michurinsk College of Agriculture in Russia as part of a series of cold hardy rootstocks. It is a cross between M8 and Red Standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eB9 is an extremely hardy variety that encourages early bearing and high yields. The red leaves and inner wood makes it easy to distinguish from the scionwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003c\/b\u003e Dwarf, reaches 8-10ft tall, precocious, minimal suckering, requires permanent staking, suitable for espalier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight and collar rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB10 - Dwarf, royalties are included in price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eB10 (aka Bud 10 or Budagovsky 10) \u003cspan\u003ewas developed at the Michurinsk College of Agriculture in Russia as part of a series of cold hardy rootstocks. It is a cross between M27 and Robusta 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eB10 is quite similar to B9 (see description above) but with a little more vigour and fireblight resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003c\/b\u003e Dwarf, reaches 8-10ft tall, precocious, minimal suckering, requires permanent staking, suitable for espalier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight and collar rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.41 - Dwarf, royalties are included in price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eG.41 (or Geneva 41) was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva as a cross between M27 and Robusta 5. It was selected for its disease resistance, winter hardiness, good productivity, and minimal suckering and released in 1998. This variety is still relatively new and experimental so more information may be available in the future!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It:  \u003c\/b\u003eThis rootstock produces hardy, precocious, and productive trees that are resistant to several apple tree pests and diseases. The trees are also known for producing branches with wide crotch angles which is desirable in apple trees. However, the trees can be brittle so handle them with care and stake them immediately upon planting to provide extra support. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eDwarf, reaches 8-10ft tall, precocious, productive, minimal suckering, produces branches with wide angles ideal for fruit, trees tend to be brittle so require extra care when handling and should be staked immediately once planted and will require permanent support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eVery resistant to fireblight, rot, replant disease, and woolly apple aphid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood but trees can be brittle at graft union which can lead to trees breaking prematurely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMLA 26 - Dwarf\/Semi-Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eM26 was developed at the East Malling Research Station in England and is a cross between M9 and M16. In 1973, EMLA 26 was released as a virus-free clone of M26 and named EMLA after the East Malling and Long Ashton Research Stations that created it. It is considered a dwarfing rootstock although it is quite vigorous so the resulting trees are between dwarf and semi-dwarf height. It is commonly used around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eThis rootstock produces a smaller tree that (depending on the area) doesn't need permanent staking like most dwarf rootstocks. It is very precocious and produces heavy crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eDwarf\/semi-dwarf, reaches 8-12ft tall, very precocious, does not require permanent staking in sheltered locations, suitable for espalier, not particularly cold hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eSusceptible to to collar rot and fireblight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatibility issues with certain varieties including Golden Delicious and many triploid varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB118 - Semi-Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eB118 (aka Budagovsky 118 and Bud118) was developed at the Michurinsk College of Agriculture in Russia as part of a series of cold hardy rootstocks. It is a cross between Moscow Pear, M8, and M9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eWhile we prefer EMLA 106 due to its superior graft compatibility, B118's excellent cold hardiness has made it our go-to for grafting our cold hardy semi-dwarf trees. It's red leaves and inner wood makes the rootstock much easier to distinguish from the scionwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, reaches 12-15ft tall, very cold hardy and vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eSomewhat resistant to collar rot and fireblight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eMedium - good take with certain cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMLA 106 - Semi-Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eMM106 was released in 1932 as part of a joint breading program between the East Malling and Merton Research Stations. It is a cross between M2 and Northern Spy. \u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, EMLA 106 was released as a virus-free clone of MM106 and named EMLA after the East Malling and Long Ashton Research Stations that created it. It is very commonly grown. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eEMLA 106 is our go-to rootstock when it comes to grafting semi-dwarf trees that are zone 4-5. It produces well and is decently vigorous, plus it has good graft compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, reaches 12-15ft tall, nice balance of vigour and production, trees are well-anchored, suitable for most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eSomewhat susceptible to moisture\/collar rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMLA 111 - Semi-Dwarf\/Full-Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eMM111 was released in 1952 as part of a joint breading program between the East Malling and Merton Research Stations. It is a cross between Merton 793 and Northern Spy. \u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, EMLA 111 was released as a virus-free clone of MM 111 and named EMLA after the East Malling and Long Ashton Research Stations that created it. It was commonly used in the mid-Atlantic and California before orchards switched to using dwarf rootstock to speed up production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eEMLA 111\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eproduces well-anchored and vigorous trees that are hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween semi-dwarf and full-size\u003c\/span\u003e, reaches 14-20ft tall, tolerates wet, dry, and poor soils and encourages trees to start bearing at a young age, good anchorage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to collar rot and woolly apple aphid, and tolerant of fireblight. Moderate amount of suckering and burr knots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.969 - Semi-Dwarf, royalties are included in price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eG.969 (aka Geneva 969) was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva by Jim Cummins. It was first created in 1976 as a cross between Ottawa 3 and Robusta 5. This variety is relatively new so more information may be available in the future! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eG.969 produces well-anchored and precocious trees that are resistant to several disease including fireblight. It generally has good cold hardiness and is considered a good option for growing weaker vigour varieties like Honeycrisp. It also produces minimal suckering and burr knots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, produces a tree 12-15ft tall, precocious, good anchorage, minimal suckering and burr knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight, collar rot, and woolly apple aphid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eG.969 generally has good graft compatibility but it recent tests have shown it may produce brittle graft unions when \u003cspan\u003eChestnut Crab, Cox's Orange Pippin, Cortland, Fuji, Jonagold, Sansa, or Wickson Crab\u003c\/span\u003e are chip budded on it. Other varieties may develop similar issues but have not been tested. Brittle graft unions do not appear to be a problem if the trees are grafted using the whip and tongue method. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonovka - Full Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eAntonovka was developed by renowned Russian plant breeder I.V. Michurin and released in 1888. Although the fruit of this hardy variety is less popular outside of its homeland, it has been commonly used as rootstock due to its unique ability to stay almost true to type and its strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eAs a standard full-size rootstock, Antonovka became our go-to for full-size trees. The strong root system and decent cold hardiness makes it a good candidate for most locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eFull-size, reaches 16-20ft tall, very vigorous, produces a strong and deep root system which makes it fairly drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf any varieties you are interested in have sold out or you want rootstock for 2027, contact us to be added to our Spring 2027 request list!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mixed Source","offers":[{"title":"B9 Dwarf","offer_id":39663350251589,"sku":"R-AP-B9","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"B10 Dwarf","offer_id":47798878011703,"sku":"R-AP-B10","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Geneva 41 Dwarf","offer_id":47798879781175,"sku":"R-AP-G41","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"EMLA 26 Dwarf\/Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":39670588145733,"sku":"R-AP-E26","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"B118 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":39670588342341,"sku":"R-AP-B118","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"EMLA 106 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":39670588244037,"sku":"R-AP-E106","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"EMLA 111 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":47959590404407,"sku":"R-AP-E111","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Geneva 969 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":49942429827383,"sku":"R-AP-G969","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Antonovka Full Size","offer_id":39670588440645,"sku":"R-AP-ANT","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/Rootstock.png?v=1639505983"},{"product_id":"pear-rootstock-1","title":"Pear Rootstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to graft your own pear trees? We're happy to offer rootstock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we have young stool beds growing, in the meantime we import rootstock from Oregon. Aside from the headache (paperwork) of importing and distance, we are very happy with our suppliers quality, and are happy to offer small scale and backyard operations with rootstock. Every August, we prepare a rootstock order for the following spring, and our order comes up on the pool truck with all the other Ontario orders. Because of this, we aren't able to guarantee ship dates with rootstock orders, as we are at the mercy of the nursery and pool truck; the shipment typically comes in March-April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require more than 1000 rootstocks, we recommend importing yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer the following rootstock varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvence Quince - Dwarf (see the quince rootstock listing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/products\/quince-rootstock?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=quince+root\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eProvence Quince is a quince rootstock that was selected by the Institute National de la Recherche Agronomique's Angers station in France. It was released in the 1960s and became especially popular in Europe in the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eProvence Quince is easy to propagate and has decent vigour. Although it is incompatible with certain pear varieties, the issue can be overcome with the use of an interstem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eDwarfing affect on pears, reaches about 10-15ft tall, precocious, produces good crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to crown gall, pear decline, and nematodes but somewhat susceptible to fireblight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatible with most European pears including Anjou, Flemish Beauty, and Summercrisp. Incompatible with Bartlett, Bosc, Seckel and a few others, we use an Old Home interstem to graft these varieties to Provence Quince. Also compatible with quince and loquats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOHxF 87 - Semi-Dwarf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eOld Home x Farmingdale 87 is part of the OHxF series that was developed by F.E. Reimer at Oregon State University in an effort to create fireblight resistant rootstock. Two fireblight resistant varieties, Old Home and Farmingdale, were bred to pass the resistance on to their seedlings, hence the name. OHxF 87 in particular was selected for its good productivity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eA popular choice among the OHxF series, this semi-dwarf rootstock boasts high productivity and a good root system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, reaches 12-18ft, precocious and very productive, cold hardy, produces a good root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight and soil diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatible with European pears and Asian pears, though some resources say Asian pears tend not to live as long on this rootstock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOHxF 97 - Full Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Home x Farmingdale 97 is part of the OHxF series that was developed by F.E. Reimer at Oregon State University in an effort to create fireblight resistant rootstock. Two fireblight resistant varieties, Old Home and Farmingdale, were bred to pass the resistance on to their seedlings, hence the name. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eOHxF 97 is our go-to pear rootstock with its fireblight resistance, strong root system, and good vigour and productivity. 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However, this popularity declined when it was discovered that Mahaleb was incompatible with certain sweet cherry varieties. Despite this, it is still quite commonly used in many parts of the world today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eMahaleb is a cold hardy and disease resistant rootstock that is also quite tolerant of drought. Cherries grafted on Mahaleb tend to be productive, vigorous, and precocious. 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The rootstock will be too small for grafting the spring that you receive them and should be planted out instead. They may size up enough for summer grafting and would be suitable for grafting the following spring (provided no issues with growth conditions). Shipping fees may be adjusted in the spring since ellepots are more difficult to ship than our bareroot stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to graft your own peach trees? We're happy to offer rootstock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we have young stool beds growing, in the meantime we import rootstock from Oregon. Aside from the headache (paperwork) of importing and distance, we are very happy with our supplier's quality, and are happy to offer small scale and backyard operations with rootstock. Every August, we prepare a rootstock order for the following spring, and our order comes up on the pool truck with all the other Ontario orders. Because of this, we aren't able to guarantee ship dates with rootstock orders, as we are at the mercy of the nursery and pool truck; the shipment typically comes in March-April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require more than 1000 rootstocks, we recommend importing it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer the following rootstock varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKrymsk 86 - Full-size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eKrymsk 86 is a hybrid rootstock that is a cross between a peach and a plum, meaning it is compatible with peaches, plums, apricots, and almonds. 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It was eventually brought to the attention of a Col. Baldwin, after whom the variety was later named, who helped to spread it further. By 1850 this was one of the most commonly grown apples in the US, although its popularity began to decline by the 1900s, exacerbated by a terrible winter in 1934 that wiped out a significant number of trees. Despite this, Baldwin is making a bit of a comeback and a monument to this apple still stands in Wilmington, Massachusetts, around where it was discovered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaldwin apples produce large, greenish-yellow and maroon fruit with firm, sweet flesh that maintains its shape and crispness when cooked. 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In 1799, this variety was brought to Roxbury, Massachusetts where it was planted and eventually renamed 'Bartlett' by Enoch Bartlett who was unaware of its origins. The mistake was not realized until 1828, by which time \"Bartlett\" pears were already popular in North America and the mistake could not be undone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBartlett is the most commonly grown pear in North America and with good reason. 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Bosc's alternate names 'Beurre Bosc' refer to its buttery texture and 'Calebasse Bosc' refers to its gourd-like shape.  Regardless of its origins, Bosc has remained popular and is grown in numerous countries around the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBosc pears are long and slender with golden brown russetted skin. The flesh is of high quality, very sweet, and the pears store much better than most varieties. 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The fruit itself has an elongated neck, giving it a rather odd appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451683897655,"sku":"P-PRE-CC","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/conferencepear.jpg?v=1755781629"},{"product_id":"browns-apple-scionwood","title":"Brown's Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrown's Apple was discovered in Devon, UK, in the early 1900s and is considered a traditional English cider apple. It remains quite popular in the area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis traditional variety boasts cold-hardiness and a resistance to scab. 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It is mainly grown in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an excellent early ripening pear that is sweet and juicy, with crunchy medium-fine grained flesh which mellows in storage to a delectable buttery texture. It has mild floral notes, with just the right amount of sweetness. The tree produces reliable and heavy crops of yellow fruit with a vibrant red flush that store decently well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451756216631,"sku":"P-PRE-BP","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20200831_152713_2.jpg?v=1755781627"},{"product_id":"calville-blanc-dhiver-apple-scionwood","title":"Calville Blanc d'Hiver Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eCalville Blanc d'Hiver was discovered in France and first documented in 1598. It spread to other countries and was even grown by Thomas Jefferson in Monticello.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eKnown for its rather misshapen and lumpy appearance and the odd red splotches on its green skin, this apples exterior belies a strong, sweet-sharp flavour that makes it great for fresh eating, cooking, and cider. Some claim it rivals Bramley's Seedling as one of the best cooking apples with the added benefit that, unlike Bramley's, it holds its shape when baked or cooked. It is also boasts a high Vitamin C content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451760312631,"sku":"P-AP-CB","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/IMG_1347.jpg?v=1755721906"},{"product_id":"canadian-harmony-peach-scionwood","title":"Canadian Harmony Peach Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eCanadian Harmony peaches were developed at the Harrow Research and Development Centre in Ontario and released in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn our quest to bring the most cold-hardy peaches to our Canadian growers (you!), we added yet another excellent peach variety to the line-up. With large, freestone fruit of good quality, Canadian Harmony is hard to turn down. It is a great all-around peach that is good for eating, baking, and preserving; just about anything you can do with a peach. It is less suitable for big growers because of soft flesh, but well-suited for the backyard, yielding juicy, flavourful fruit with good sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451773780279,"sku":"P-PC-CH","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/signal-2023-08-23-08-45-49-049-1.jpg?v=1756401957"},{"product_id":"chestnut-crabapple-scionwood","title":"Chestnut Crabapple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eChestnut crabapples were bred at the University of Minnesota in 1949. They are one of about thirty varieties that have been produced by the university's breeding program since it started in 1888. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe rosy-red Chestnut crabapple produces fruit that is unusually large for a crabapple with a nutty taste. Unlike other crabapples, it is sweet enough to eat fresh and can be used in cider while still being good for traditional crabapple recipes such as making jellies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451775418679,"sku":"P-AP-CH","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/20190820_103958.jpg?v=1755721908"},{"product_id":"chisel-jersey-apple-scionwood","title":"Chisel Jersey Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eChisel Jersey is believed to have originated in Martock, England in the 1800s. It spread little outside the immediate area for about a century but during the mid-1900s this apple became quite popular in commercial cider orchards. It has, however, lost some of that renown today despite being an excellent cider apple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eWith small, green fruit featuring a striped red flush, this bittersweet cider apple \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis highly recommended in England as well as in Canada. It is high in tannins and sugars but low in malic acid and makes a great cider apple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451803435319,"sku":"P-AP-CY","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/chisel_jersey.jpg?v=1755721910"},{"product_id":"clapps-favourite-pear-scionwood","title":"Clapp's Favourite European Pear Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eClapp's Favourite Pear originates from Massachusetts where Thaddeus Clapp discovered it as a chance seedling on his property in the 1850s. It was introduced commercially in the 1860s and continues to be grown in the UK and US today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis old variety is hardy and regularly bears excellent medium-large fruit that are yellow with pink blush. They have good flavour but need to be enjoyed rather quickly since the fruit doesn't store long. The fruit needs to be picked about 10 days before completely ripe and allowed to ripen off the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451816378679,"sku":"P-PRE-CL","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/Clapp_s_Favorite_Pear_Tree-228x228.jpg?v=1755781632"},{"product_id":"close-apple-scionwood","title":"Close Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Close apple was developed in 1938 in Virginia at the US Department of Agriculture Arlington Experimental Farm. 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They are considered 'very hardy' in Martin Crawford's \u003cem\u003eDirectory of Apples\u003c\/em\u003e, but we haven't tested this cultivar outside of our zone.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451831615799,"sku":"P-AP-CS","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20230729-135349.jpg?v=1754592394"},{"product_id":"cookes-jumbo-quince-scionwood","title":"Cooke's Jumbo Quince Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eCooke's Jumbo originated as a random mutation of an existing quince variety in an orchard in Dinuba, California. It was brought to the attention of the L.E. Cooke Company, for which it was later named, and introduced commercially in 1972.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit produced by Cooke’s Jumbo are exceptionally large with greenish-yellow skin and firm white flesh. They are not generally eaten raw, but rather used for baking, jellies, or candied. 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While this theory has been highly contested, there is ample evidence to prove that Damson plums have been grown in England for hundreds of years. It was introduced to the US in 1800 and was a a favourite due to its adaptability to its new home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eDamson produces small round clingstone fruit with a deep blue\/purple skin and spicy yellow flesh. They are sweet enough to eat but also have some astringency which makes them less palatable than other varieties. However, they are superb for cooking, preserving, and making jam. 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