The effects of 19 rootstocks on growth, cropping and mean fruit mass of the 'Rubin' apple trees in fertile soil were investigated in the years 2001-2006. Six years after planting, the trunk cross-sectional area (TCSA) was the largest on P 62, M.9 EMLA and Arm 18, and the smallest on PJ 629 (No. 629), J-TE-G, PB-4, P 59 and No. 280. The highest cumulative yields per tree were obtained on the most vigorous rootstocks as well as on B 491, P 16, P 63 and P 65. Trees on the latter four root- stocks gave the highest yields per hectare. Trees on P 66 could also be very productive if they were planted at the right density, adequate to their tree size. Trees on P 59, No. 280, P 22, PB-4 and J-TE-G showed a high yield efficiency (expressed as a ratio of cumulative yield to the final TCSA); however, due to the small tree size their yield per area unit was lower. Mean fruit mass for the 5 -year period was not significantly influenced by the rootstocks. The exception was PJ 629 which produced the smallest fruits.
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