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  • From: "Maryann Whitman" <maryannwhitman@comcast.net>
  • To: "'gardenwriters-on-gardening'" <gwl-g@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: RE: [gwl-g] grafted trees
  • Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 21:37:32 -0500

I should add that my particular perspective at the moment centers on recommending/writing ordinances/suggestions for a community that is trying very hard to instill appreciation and cultivation of native trees, shrubs, forbs for wildlife corridors. This to me would mean seed stock, no grafting. I am familiar with the rationale for grafted fruit trees. However I have become aware of the practice of grafting oaks and maples, with a goal of speedier maturing and sale for landscaping purposes. I wonder how these oaks and maples fare in the long term. Do they still behave like oaks and maples, providing mast and viable seedlings? Are they in any way weaker? Is this just creativity for making money more quickly?

 

Maryann

 

 

 

 


From: gwl-g-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:gwl-g-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Lon Rombough
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 8:50 PM
To: gardenwriters-on-gardening
Subject: Re: [gwl-g] grafted trees

 

I have experience, but what you are asking is a TALL order if you want detail.
To begin with, almost ALL fruit trees are grafted. There ARE ways to get own-rooted trees, but they aren't standard practice.
Grafting is just about the only way to reproduce a variety and have it true to name (there are a few exceptions).
Grafted trees can live for centuries, depending on the species, rootstock, etc. Old apples grafting on seedlings can live two centuries.
Rootstocks can add hardiness, reduce or increase vigor, increase or decrease fruitfulness, among other things.
"Reversion" just means the grafted part broke off or died, letting the rootstock grow up.
Try reading Dwarf Fruit Trees by H. B. Tukey.
-Lon Rombough
Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com Winner of the Garden Writers Association "Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003.
On Feb 20, 2005, at 4:29 PM, Maryann Whitman wrote:


I would like to ask those on this list with experience with grafted tree
stock to discuss the pros and cons of grafted stock, its life span, its
weaknesses, its strengths, frequency of reversion--you get the idea.

Thanks

Maryann


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