Grafting Apple Trees.
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Grafting Apple Trees.
This has been an interesting project. Last year Sean sent me a number of scions from his extensive collection of rare apple trees. I had only done grafting once before. So it was a bit of a learning curve for me. I had twenty scions to graft onto various parent trees. I picked out the low performers and after a while everyone had taken! Very pleased. I used two types of graft. Whip and tongue and cleft. I was amazed at the amount of growth that came from the grafts to such a point that I was wondering if I should prune them back a bit. I could imagine some great crow landing on then and they would break off. I dont yet know how long the grafting tape should be left on but I have noticed some of the grafts are starting to burst out. I do have a problem with one tree and that was one bought from Lidl last year, Despite continued watering the tree looks like it may not survive. This has been a great exercise. Thanks for your help Sean.
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Re: Grafting Apple Trees.
You're welcome Wayland. Glad they went well.
Sean Ph'lib- Posts : 738
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Re: Grafting Apple Trees.
So grafting time is approaching. Feeling more confident after last years successes I have a number of scions to graft. Worcester permain, Kids orange red, Adams hanging permain, and James Grieve. Sean. Would you let last years grafts fruit this year?
cristy- Posts : 510
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Re: Grafting Apple Trees.
Yes Cristy, if they've taken well you could let them fruit, but I'm more inclined to prune them back by about a third to strengthen them and encourage branching. If you get long growth from a scion and are fearful of it getting broken or wind- damaged, you can always prune it back - or strap a stick to it and the parent stock as a sort of temporary splint. Good luck with the grafting - I'm going at it myself (as soon as Cheltenham is over!)
Sean Ph'lib- Posts : 738
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All done. There is one interesting problem I may have. One tree which I have never had any fruit till hopefully now might have been a pear!. Lost the label but I am sure it was an apple . So if it was a pear would it take apple grafts?
cristy- Posts : 510
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No, not a chance. Apples and pears won't join. Pity you didn't think of it earlier - I could have sent you a few scions of a self-fertile pear. Too late now - it's in full blossom. Not to worry - always next year!
Sean Ph'lib- Posts : 738
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Indeed. I am quite sure it was an apple. I think!!. If not I will take you up on your offer mate. Cheers.
cristy- Posts : 510
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It's great when a plan comes together!
Sean Ph'lib- Posts : 738
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Re: Grafting Apple Trees.
I have noticed a fair bit of die back on a number of trees on the plot. Not only Apple but others also. I am putting this down to last summer's drought. Any of you lads find the same?
cristy- Posts : 510
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No Cristy, can't say I have. Last year's drought shouldn't be causing dieback now, you'd think.
Sean Ph'lib- Posts : 738
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We have quite alot of die back here. The most affected was a Balsam Poplar which lost most of its leaves last year. It is growing well this year at the top of the canopy but almost completely bald down the trunk and side branches. Some apple trees have died back to about 18 inches from the growing tips. These have a scrivalled appearance. Unfortunately some of my scions looked the same when got out of the fridge. So whatever it was, it happened last year. Having said this I have seen some new shoots die off on some trees. Kis-met!
cristy- Posts : 510
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