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Grafting anyone??

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Posted by urbandk PA (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 8, 10 at 20:46

I was wondering how you would go about finding a local "grafter". I have a large Acer Palmatum scolopendrifolium that i would like to prune down. But rather than throw away the cuttings, i would like to graft them on to some palmatum atropurpureum or regular green leaf seedlings. I tried grafting some myself late last winter, but with out success. None took and the seedlings died as well.

Does any one graft or know how to find a person who can?
craigslist has yielded no results.

Also what would the cost be to do this? i have the scion wood and 1 to 3 year old seedlings that have the same diameter trunks.

I will continue to keep trying, but its such a disappointment when it all dies on you.

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If grafting is not something you feel comfortable doing, I would check the local mom and pop style nurseries. Every now and then you'll find one where the owner is extremely knowledgable, and more than willing to help.

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Your count extension office may also know of grafters in your area.

tj

Here is a link that might be useful: Come to Penn State

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