M-9 Pajam 2®                                                     

(CEPILAND) USPP # 7,715   

Origin

M-9 Pajam 2^® is a patented rootstock that came from the CTIFL program out of France, and is controlled by a company named SICASOV.

Influence on Scion Habit

Trees grown on M-9 Pajam 2^® will be similar to trees on EMLA 9 but with better rooting.  This rootstock will produce a tree about 35% of standard in most cases.

Disease Resistance

M-9 Pajam 2^® is resistant to collar rot (Phytophthora cactorum) but like EMLA 9 it is susceptible to mildew in the nursery.  Because of this a regular spray program is recommended.   M-9 Pajam 2^® is also similar to other clones on M-9 in its susceptibility to fire blight.

Nursery Habit

In the layer beds, M-9 Pajam 2^® and M-9 Nic^® 29 seems to produce better rooting than other selections of M-9s.  This better performance seems to carry on into the nursery when growing the trees.  With these two rootstocks, the trees develop a larger caliper trunk with better branching compared to other M-9 selections.

Horticultural Value

When considering a high density orchard the M-9 Pajam 2^® rootstock would be a good choice if you’re looking for a vigorous M-9.