Tree · Rosaceae family
apple on M26/MM106 rootstock (semi-dwarf)
Malus domestica
In short a 10-second read
Apple on M26/MM106 rootstock (semi-dwarf) (tree) grows to 2.2–4 m tall and 3–4 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in soil from dry to moist. It flowers in April–May; the flowers are white or pink. Hardy to −29 °C.
× spread 3–4 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in soil from dry to moist. Hardy to −29 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
dry to moist · watering: moderate
Soil: clay, loamy, sandy
Soil pH 6–8.5
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 3–4 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
April–May · white or pink
Pruning
cut back by a third (November–March)
Planting
container plant: October–April; bare-root: October–March; root-balled: October–March
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −29 °C
- Deciduous — bare in winter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does apple on M26/MM106 rootstock (semi-dwarf) flower?
In April–May; the flowers are white or pink.
Does apple on M26/MM106 rootstock (semi-dwarf) tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does apple on M26/MM106 rootstock (semi-dwarf) need?
At maturity 3–4 m wide and 2.2–4 m tall; recommended spacing 350 cm.
Does apple on M26/MM106 rootstock (semi-dwarf) survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 20 expert sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (20)
- RHS — Fruit tree rootstocks
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK škôlka) — Fruit tree rootstock tree sizes
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK škôlka) — Rootstocks for apple trees
- Chris Bowers & Sons (UK škôlka) — Apple Tree Buyers Guide
- Frank P Matthews (UK škôlka) — katalóg podpníkov
- Blackmoor Nurseries (UK) — Rootstocks
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Malus domestica
- EPPO Global Database — Malus domestica
- RHS - Watering
- RHS - Winter pruning apples and pears
- RHS - Malus domestica
- RHS - Trees and shrubs: planting
- Clemson HGIC - Planting Trees Correctly
- RHS - How to grow trees
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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