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Old 04-05-2003, 06:08 PM
Sarah Dale
 
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Default Branch growing below the graft

On Sat, 03 May 2003 14:08:25 +0100, MC Emily wrote:
I have a Wild Cherry (bought in) that I planted during the winter of
2001/2002. It's about 6 feet tall now and doing really well. My problem is
that it has a branch growing from below the graft. Should I leave it or
should I cut it off? It's about 1 foot long and, like the rest of the tree,


Jaqy,

Cut all branches growing below the graft off ASAP - as soon as you spot
them - so they don't get big. Cherry trees can have a tendancy to sucker
at the base which is a darn nusiance - I de-suckered the cherry tree I
look after yesterday - having only done it 2 weeks ago!!!

Sarah