Tree · Rosaceae family
apple on M9 rootstock (dwarf)
Malus domestica
In short a 10-second read
Apple on M9 rootstock (dwarf) (tree) grows to 1.8–2.5 m tall and 2.5–2.7 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 2.5–2.7 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 2–3 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 M9 rootstock (dwarf) flower?
In April–May; the flowers are white or pink.
Does apple on M9 rootstock (dwarf) tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does apple on M9 rootstock (dwarf) need?
At maturity 2.5–2.7 m wide and 1.8–2.5 m tall; recommended spacing 250 cm.
Does apple on M9 rootstock (dwarf) survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 17 expert sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (17)
- RHS — Fruit tree rootstocks
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK škôlka) — Fruit tree rootstock tree sizes
- Chris Bowers & Sons (UK škôlka) — Apple Tree Buyers Guide
- Frank P Matthews (UK škôlka) — katalóg podpníkov
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Malus domestica
- EPPO Global Database — Malus domestica
- 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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