Questions tagged [grafting]

Propagation technique where the tissues of one plant are inserted into those of another.

is a propagation technique where the tissues of one plant are inserted into those of another, so that the vascular tissue joins, creating one living plant. The two plants are typically of different cultivars or even different related species. This technique is typically used to propagate difficult-to-grow plants (e.g. some cacti), or to combine plant properties (e.g. fruit tree grafting where dwarf rooting stock is combined with a larger variety to force it to grow as a smaller tree).

Use this tag for all questions about grafting - including how to do it, and problems and complications (e.g. sports) which may result later on after the plant has established itself.

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should i be trimming non-grafted branches

I have a grafted apple tree and there are a few new branches growing from the rootstock. Am I suppose to clip these? (keep the rootstock bear of any branches other then grafted ones)
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One Thread Graft - Two Branches? (Cherry)

Once a thread graft has fully and truly succeeded, will the “entry” side of the scion reverse its direction of growth (and survive) if you cut it ‘long’ thus creating two branches for the price of a single graft?
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How to graft my 3 year old Avocado tree?

I have a 3 year old avocado tree about a meter and a half high. I planted it from a seed of an avocado I ate. I was told I need to graft it for it to hold fruit. What kind of graft should I do? What time of the year? Thank you :)
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Is grafting wax applied to the cut, or only around, when grafting?

When grafting (e.g. whip-and-tongue or budding, on apple or rose)... I repeat, when grafting, not just treating a wound... ... should we apply rosin+wax+oil to the cut surfaces, or instead avoid getting the mix close to the join? I know we should…
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Process to graft oleander

I have an oleander that I grow as a tree, like that : I would like to try grafting other colors of oleander on some of the top branches, to make it a multicolor tree. I found videos online of how to proceed for the grafting itself but I have two…
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Grafting branches on rootstock

I have recently gotten into grafting. I just finished grafting my apple scions to my rootstocks. During that process I came up with a question. Typically you graft your scion to the trunk of the rootstock, somewhat low down on it. But if you planted…
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Should I leave early rootstock budding in place?

I have a male and female pistachio tree. Both are grafted trees. At the base of the tree, on the rootstock, it buds and produces new branches and leaves 6 to 12 weeks ahead of the grafted section of the tree. I have been allowing the rootstock…
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Can toy/ dry clay be used as an alternative to grafting wax?

Can toy/ dry clay (clay we use to give kids to play) be used as an alternative to grafting wax or can it be used as a grafting sealer?
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