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Old 16-07-2020, 02:31 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default pear tree - propagating from root-shoots ?

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2:08:38 PM UTC-4, wrote:
My neighbour decided to cut down a lovely large healthy
old pear tree in their front yard - ~ 2 years ago.
Walking by yesterday I noticed many dozens of -
what looked like - little pear trees emerging in the area
around the stump up to ~ 30 feet away from the stump.
I assume these are sprouting from the roots.
Is it possible to dig these out and start them rooting in pots ?
If so - advice is most welcome.
Would a tree that old guessing 60 - 70 years ?
have been grafted at the roots like many modern fruit trees ?
ie: would the root sprouts be a different species ?
John T.


You could try transplanting some in the fall and leave a few growing where they are, if they're not in an inconvenient location.

Paul