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grafting a nectarine (espalier)
grafting a nectarine (espalier)
Hi, I have an espaliered nectarine. It is a simple shape consisting of a single vertical trunk and a series of horisonlat branches. Last year I lost a couple of the branches due to a hail storm. I was hoping that this spring I would see new shoots come from the base of the original (damaged) branches. This has not been the case and would like to either graft some new growth to the trunk with the aim to replace the branch, or if there is some other way to stimulate new shoots I would be happy to do that. Can anyone help me. thanks james |
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grafting a nectarine (espalier)
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from james contains these words: I have an espaliered nectarine. It is a simple shape consisting of a single vertical trunk and a series of horisonlat branches. Last year I lost a couple of the branches due to a hail storm. I was hoping that this spring I would see new shoots come from the base of the original (damaged) branches. This has not been the case and would like to either graft some new growth to the trunk with the aim to replace the branch, or if there is some other way to stimulate new shoots I would be happy to do that. IMO the easiest way is budding. Choose a strong-looking bud which you will otherwise rub out or prune out, and remove it on a wedge of bark. ______ \ ( ) / \ / \ / Cut a 'T'-shaped incision in the bark where you want the new branch and slip the wedge in, and bind it up tightly with tape - insulating tape will do, but garden centres should carry the proper stuff. In an old book I have (1940), binding with raffia and sealing with wax is recommended for grafts. You could do this with buds, but tape is better and less likely to let in water or disease. -- Rusty horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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grafting a nectarine (espalier)
Hi Jaques,
Thanks for your reply, I will try this grafting technique. I have read a bit on the subject but there are so many options, and nbone that deal specifically with grafting mid way up a trunk... cheers james On 2005-11-03 17:32:35 +1100, Jaques d'Alltrades said: The message from james contains these words: I have an espaliered nectarine. It is a simple shape consisting of a single vertical trunk and a series of horisonlat branches. Last year I lost a couple of the branches due to a hail storm. I was hoping that this spring I would see new shoots come from the base of the original (damaged) branches. This has not been the case and would like to either graft some new growth to the trunk with the aim to replace the branch, or if there is some other way to stimulate new shoots I would be happy to do that. IMO the easiest way is budding. Choose a strong-looking bud which you will otherwise rub out or prune out, and remove it on a wedge of bark. ______ \ ( ) / \ / \ / Cut a 'T'-shaped incision in the bark where you want the new branch and slip the wedge in, and bind it up tightly with tape - insulating tape will do, but garden centres should carry the proper stuff. In an old book I have (1940), binding with raffia and sealing with wax is recommended for grafts. You could do this with buds, but tape is better and less likely to let in water or disease. |
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