So if grafting a pear tree, i remove and graft the flower buds?

tlbean2004

9 years ago

If i was to graft a pear tree then would i cut the flower bud and then insert that into the root stock?

And if the rootstock is an inch thick, wont that look wierd when bud starts growing out the side?
Can the top cut on the rootstock cause any infection?
Although in the picture the part that was grafted does not look like a flower bud.

Also, how will i know how big the tree will become if grafted on its own rootstock (pyrus calleryana)

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fruitnut Z7 4500ft SW TX
9 years ago
You don't graft, or T bud, using a flower bud. You use a vegetative bud.

The picture shown is of a T bud. You insert a vegetative bud if you want a tree. It has to be done when bark is slipping on the rootstock. That's usually June thru August. In long season areas May to Sept.

Never had disease due to cuts. Not on the cut end or area of the bud or graft.
nyRockFarmer
9 years ago
You also want make sure the trees you are working with have had plenty of water in the week before. The bark won't slip well if the trees are dry and the chances of failure from dessication go up.
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Tony
9 years ago
Below is an old thread of Joe Real tutorial on grafting.

Tony

Here is a link that might be useful: Joe Real
clarkinks
9 years ago
I would highly recommend Stephen Hayes YouTube channel. He demonstrates several types of grafting.

Here is a link that might be useful: Stephen Hayes Channel