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Re: [nafex] Branch Grafts - Apple



I will advise you not to do it.  The branches grafted like that do not grow well and it will also spoil your existing tree.
 
Such type of grafting is advisable only when there is some emergency e.g. no pollenizer at all even in the eighbouring orchards.  But you are doing it for fun sake.  So let the tree grow.
 
Best regards,
 
Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
Horticultural Consultants on Lesser Known Indian Fruits
http://www.lesserknownplants
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Olenio
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 5:35 AM
Subject: Re: [nafex] Branch Grafts - Apple

"Dr. Chiranjit Parmar" wrote:
Dear Mr. Olenio, For being able to answer your question, one must know:     1. What is the objective of this grafting.    2. What is the graft combination. 
Hello,

I plan on grafting apple to apple, but did not mention it, not wanting to offend those that dislike apple posts, but wanting their input.

The tree I am going to use as a framework is a 7-10 year old sucker, that is now a well branched tree.  The tree is of unknown apple variety, will be standard in size, and has yet to flower.   I have Freedom, Court Pendu Plat, and Fameuse to use as scions.

I was curious what the proper technique would be to graft only a branch, and not replace the rest of the tree.  With the apple trees unknown variety, it may make a good apple "collection" frame.

Regards,
Tom

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Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Canada
Hardiness Zone 6a
 


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