Grafting fruit trees

Are you a fruit tree lover but frustrated by the limited variety of fruit available in your area? Or maybe you're looking for a fun and rewarding hobby that will give you a sense of satisfaction...

Grafting is a sophisticated horticultural technique that involves joining parts from two plants so they grow as one. This method is commonly used in fruit tree propagation to combine the desirable …

While some are grown from seed (usually specially bred seeds specifically made for growing new trees), almost all fruit trees are or have been grafted at some point. Interested in learning more and maybe doing a little grafting of your own? Let’s cut straight to the point!

Tips for Grafting Fruit Trees correctly Materials Needed Sharp grafting knife Grafting tape or rubber bands Rootstock and scion wood Pruning shears...

Grafting a tree the easy way... We show you how to do it :)

Master the art of grafting for unlimited new fruit trees. Words: Sheryn Dean Grafting is the most common way of propagating a fruit tree. A branch, which will replicate the fruit exactly, is taken from the mother tree and stored in a moist and cool place until spring. This is called the scion wood. In spring, the scion is joined (grafted) to the roots of another plant, known as the rootstock. Both bring attributes to the tree. The rootstock determines the height, disease-resistance…

Grafting fruit trees can substantially increase the variety, and productivity of a few trees in your yard, or even a small orchard. Learn about how you can try and graft your own fruit trees this summer.