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  • From: Hilborn.E@epamail.epa.gov
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Hardy kiwi death- can I save scionwood now?
  • Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:35:30 -0500

My lone male Hardy kiwi pollinator appears to have severe cold injury.
The bark on its trunk is hanging off and cambium is exposed. This is
its second winter and I was surprised to see this. However,, we have
had unusually early and deep cold and it has lasted longer than usual.

I notice that the lateral branches appear to be flexible and viable.
Can I hope to save scion wood if harvest this early?

I was hoping to graft to my female of the same age to get some
pollination this and next year while I wait for a new male to become
established.

Does anyone have experience with grafting techniques and grafting timing
for hardy kiwi?

Betsy Hilborn
7a NC where we have experienced 11 degree F lows twice this December!








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