Scion size limits?

11 years ago

I have a very limited amount of one variety that I want to place elsewhere on my tree, but some of it is twice the diameter I'm used to using (all last year's growth.) Should I be able to wrestle the thick wood into place? Would it be better to use it on larger branches, perhaps 3"+ diameter?

I've fought with scions that were too thin but never one this large -perhaps 1/2", or slightly larger.

Thanks.

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windfall_rob
11 years ago
chip bud?
murkwell
11 years ago
What kind of tree and what method of grafting are you contemplating?

I wouldn't hesitate to use 1/2" scion to do a whip and tongue to a matching diameter shoot.
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alan haigh
11 years ago
I find that sometimes, some varieties buds are not completely developed towards the base of annual shoots which may reduce viability but otherwise wood should be fine.
marknmt
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks all. It's Rubinette on my apple.

I'd probably do cleft on this one, although W&T is the best, I think; I'm more reliable with cleft. Hadn't thought of chip, although I often do chip back ups with any splice.

The Rubinette has been a vigorous grower (towards the top of my tree) and the one I ate seemed pretty good. It's also a good keeper and attractive and a convenient (not too large) size.

Thanks again.