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Post by buckvelvet on Feb 21, 2017 9:00:31 GMT -6
In this instance I'm changing over a Cleveland to a Kalle or a Harrow Delight, haven't decided yet, might do both for fun. The main trunk of this tree is about 4 years old, has a circumference of about 3-4 inches. Since the tree isn't huge & old by any means I was thinking cleft grafts, it has some side branches I'll be grafting over as well. However Lets say I put 2 scions on the main trunk, they both take and grow great, do you keep them both? I don't have much experience creating a new trunk of the tree, so to speak.
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Post by nhmountains on Feb 21, 2017 10:39:05 GMT -6
I'd go with two scions to make sure the grafts live. Clip to one in the fall if they look healthy or next spring.
I have a wild tree with two stems that grew up straight right next to one another. They both have branches on their outside but, fewer where the two trunks are close. There is no advantage of having two verses one that I can see unless you're worried about a bear snapping one. You won't get any more fruit.
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Post by nhmountains on Feb 21, 2017 11:13:10 GMT -6
Here's one with multiple trunks that needs cutting to one leader.  |
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 21, 2017 13:16:31 GMT -6
With my limited experience, I do what Carl says.
In most cases, I only have one that takes.
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