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M-9 X Comman Antonovka, developed by Dr. S. W. Zavala at Skierniewice, Poland.
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P-2 produces trees that are about 25% of seedling size. P-2 has been widely used in Poland as an interested because of its exceptional winter-hardiness. Cropping efficiency is similar to M-9 Trees on P-2 display good open growth.
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P-2 is resistant to collar rot and is slightly susceptible to to scab and mildew. P-2 shows resistance to European canker, perennial canker, silver leaf and crown gall.
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In layers, P-2 is not as straight and P-1 and produces some feathers. It compares to EMLA 26 in rooting and stooling density. Leaves are dark green, round with deep serrations. P-2 is non-suckering and produces good scion growth with numerous lateral branches,. Trees on P-2 defoliate early in the fall and break bud late in the spring. No burr knot tendency.
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P-2 has excellent winter hardiness, similar to Alnarp 2, and is used as an interested on Antonovka seedling in Poland to produce hardy trees that are M-9 size and can be free standing. Requires a rich soil and is also used for high density trellis planting with vigorous varieties. P-2 is precocious and crops in the third year.