Can I graft onto rootstock suckers where the old tree has died?
Last post 21-06-2012 4:25 PM by Anonymous. 1 replies.
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21/06/2012 09:46 AM
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I have several old apple trees in my new garden where the scion has died but the root stock has sent up several healthy suckers. Would I be better to simply remove the dead tree, kill of the root system and replant or could I graft new scions onto the old rootstock suckers?
All advice warmly appreciated,
Richard
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21/06/2012 04:25 PM
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- 07 Nov 2006
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Hello Richard. Welcome to the forum.
Quick answer. You can graft onto a similar species, provided the rootstock is alive. However in your case. Such grafting, unless you merely wish to experiment. I feel that your efforts could prove to be a waste of time. You could of course cut down the now dead trunk and save a few of the suckers, just to see what develops. Truthfully I would suggest disposing of the whole tree and obtaining a fresh new tree.
Mike.
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