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Nectarine tree

11 years ago

Hi I'm new here

I have a nectarine tree that wasn't doing so well. It is now making a comeback but some off the branches have very different leaves then the rest of the tree. At first I thought that the branch was a weed growing really close to the tree but upon closer inspection I don't think that is the case.

I'm pretty sure the tree is grafted so might it be a branch from the rootstock. What do you guys think. Sorry for my lack of knowledge but I'm new at this. Thank you in advance.

Comments (2)

fruitnut Z7 4500ft SW TX
11 years ago
Yes, that is likely a sprout from the rootstock. Usually I cut them off unless I might want to graft or bud onto that tree later. Then I just keep the sprout pruned back.
fruitluvr13
Original Author
11 years ago
Ok thank you. I'll cut it back then.
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