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How and why can you graft an apricot. Apricot grafting by cuttings in summer Apricot grafting into the root neck

To obtain good harvest apricot is not in the south, but somewhere in Siberia, in the Urals or in the middle zone of Russia, it is not enough just to plant a tree and take care of it. Due to low winter hardiness and frost resistance, the best option will graft the apricot onto another crop that is frost tolerant and zoned for a particular region.

Why vaccination is needed

Properly produced vaccination allows you to:

• increase the endurance of the culture, resistance to frost, cold winds, diseases, incl. acclimatize to growing in a particular region;
• get a larger yield of self-fertile varieties due to cross-pollination;
• grow several varieties of crops (differing in fruiting time and fruit characteristics) on one tree;
• speed up fruiting.

What are apricots grafted on

An important task in preparing for apricot grafting is the choice of a rootstock crop. It is the rootstock that will improve the quality characteristics of the crop.

Apricot

The best option is considered closely related grafting, when an apricot stalk is grafted either to an already existing cultivated apricot on the site, or to a wild game. It is easiest to graft an apricot onto an apricot - their compatibility is very high.

Wildflower provides endurance, frost resistance, disease resistance. It does not form root shoots throughout the site. The only disadvantage of such a stock is the warming of the trunk.

Plum

The high compatibility of cultures, as well as the prevalence of plum even in the northern regions, make it a promising candidate for grafting.

Plum rootstock raises the apricot's resistance to temperature fluctuations, allows you to grow a southern crop on acidified soil that it does not like. Apricot grafting on plum has proven itself in the regions Middle lane Russia.

cherry plum

Grafting apricot on cherry plum is justified not only by increasing its stability and endurance, but also increases the sweetness of the fruit and gives a pleasant aftertaste.

Of the minuses of the stock - the formation of numerous root shoots.

thorn plum

Grafting an apricot on a turn provides it with high endurance to cold and adverse conditions. However, numerous shoots may appear, annoying the gardener. A more acceptable option would be grafting on thorns: it perfectly combines the stability of a wild culture and “domestication”.

Cherry

Cherry rootstock gives good endurance and compactness of the crown. However, the fragility of cherry wood does not allow it to withstand the loads of large crops: at the peak of fruiting, the branches do not withstand and break.

You can sequentially graft cherry plum or plum to cherry, and apricot to them. However, the procedure is too time-consuming and long, so it is not popular.

Peach

Peach rootstock - the most rare variant, used for grafting apricot, since it grows only in the southern regions. The cultures are perfectly combined with each other, however, at the slightest frost, the peach stock will freeze.

Comparative table of rootstock selection for apricot, depending on the region

The choice of zoned crops for the rootstock will improve the characteristics of the apricot scion.

Which trees are not suitable for grafting apricots

Not all fruit trees that live in the garden are suitable for grafting an apricot. Unpromising vaccination:

• on rowan;
• to the irga;
• on the cherry;
• on an apple tree;
• on a pear

The percentage of grafting on these crops is extremely low. Even if successful, the apricot tree may eventually die or never bear fruit.

This is due to the fact that the grafting of stone fruit crops should be carried out only on stone fruits, and pome fruits - on pome fruits.

Spring or summer - when is the best time to vaccinate

Vaccination is allowed during the following periods:

1. In spring - it is carried out after the establishment of positive daily temperatures during the swelling of the kidneys, i.e. at the very beginning of sap flow. For different regions these dates are different - from the end of March to the end of April. With the threat of frost, the graft and stock are insulated with any light covering material.
2. In summer - produced during the second sap flow in late July - early August. As a scion, green apricot cuttings (this year) are used. Readiness for grafting is determined in practice: if the rootstock bark easily moves away from the wood, the event can be carried out.
3. In the southern regions, apricot grafting is allowed in early autumn. If the autumn warm period drags on, then the scion will have time to grow. It is recommended to insulate the grafting site with sphagnum moss or sawdust.

Selection and harvesting of apricot scion

For vaccination, apricot cuttings should be properly prepared.

In autumn

For spring grafting, cuttings should be prepared in the fall. They are cut off sharp knife or secateurs at the end of autumn, when light negative temperatures are established, then they are tied into bundles and put away for storage. How to do it - look at the video:

• in a snowdrift (at a depth of at least 50 cm) in plastic bag with an open end so that the cuttings breathe;
• in the refrigerator, wrapping them first in a slightly damp cloth or newspaper, then in polyethylene;
• in the cellar, placing in a box with wet sawdust or sand.

Expert commentary. Temperature must be maintained throughout the winter environment, as close as possible to zero, so as not to provoke the awakening of the cuttings and not to start the vegetation process.

Immediately before starting work, the cuttings are soaked for 8-10 hours in water. It is possible to prepare cuttings in the spring immediately before grafting, however, it is possible to choose a frozen, damaged or weakened shoot.

Green cuttings in summer

In summer, freshly cut green cuttings are used for grafting, harvesting them in the early morning in dry weather. If it is necessary to transport or store the scion, it should be placed in a damp cloth and in a plastic bag.

Store in a cool place for up to two weeks. The longer the scion is stored, the weaker it becomes. Some of the leaves are preliminarily removed from the cuttings to reduce moisture loss.

Where to plant an apricot

The choice of a place for grafting on a rootstock is determined by its purpose:

• for the cultivation of shoots or wild game, they are attached to the root collar;
• in the presence of a ready-made three-year stem, grafting is carried out at a height of 60 cm from the ground;
• on a young tree, grafting is done on a skeletal branch (departing 5-10 cm from the connection with the trunk);
• mature trees are grafted in several places on branches of the second order.

In the figure - the names various parts and the order of the branches of the tree

Instrument and methods of vaccination

For work you will need:

• secateurs, knife, hatchet, saw - for preparing stock and scion;
• electrical tape, rope, film for fixing the vaccination site;
• garden pitch, putty, healing paste;
• if there are several vaccinations, after each one you need to disinfect the instrument with alcohol.

Depending on the timing, goals and material used, the method by which the apricot will be grafted is selected.

Copulation

Used at any time. A method involving the connection of a rootstock and a scion of equal diameter:

1. The stalk and stock are cut at an acute angle (cut length - 2-3 cm).
2. The cut parts are connected with the maximum coincidence of the cambium.
3. The joint is coated with garden pitch and tightly wrapped with a film or tape.

The video shows the improved copulation method, which allows you to make a better articulation of the rootstock and scion.

In split

The method is used to graft one or more cuttings to a rootstock with a large radius. Apply in spring.

1. The prepared cutting is cut off on both sides, forming a double wedge.
2. The sawn and cleaned stock (trunk) is split with a hatchet or knife to a depth slightly greater than the length of the cut on the handle.
3. The stalk is fixed at the splitting site so that the cambium and bark of the grafted parts coincide.
4. The junction is coated with garden pitch and wrapped with tape.

Budding

For grafting by this method, only the bud of the scion is used. Apply in spring.

1. Cut off the kidney "with a heel" (with a piece of bark and wood).
2. Perform a T-shaped incision on the rootstock bark.
3. They plant a kidney under the bark.
4. The cut is covered with garden pitch, securely fixed.

Another variation on the theme of apricot budding is shown in the following video:

For the bark

The method is suitable for early spring grafting of cuttings on an adult stock.

1. The stalk is cut wedge-shaped.
2. The stock (trunk or branch) is cut down and cleaned.
3. In the place of the saw cut, they cut 5 cm and bend the bark, insert the cuttings into the crevice at a small distance from each other.
4. The connection is covered with pitch, firmly fixed with tape.

Into the side cut

A method of spring cultivation of wild rootstocks, as well as increasing the yield of mature trees.

1. Make a double wedge on the handle.
2. On the rootstock, make a lateral incision to the wood for the length of the cutting wedge.
3. Fix the scion in the rootstock, cover with garden pitch and fasten with tape.

How to care for a grafted cutting

Caring for an apricot scion involves:

• regular removal of overgrowth under the vaccination site;
• and pathogenic microorganisms;
• the formation (pruning) of the cutting from next year.

Common mistakes

Errors during vaccination nullify all the results of labor. The most common of these include:

• leaving the shoot below the grafting site - as a result, the scion is deprived of nutrition and the cutting dries out;
• scion and stock must be healthy, without signs of disease, pests, wilting;
• grafting in wet weather increases the risk of scion dieback;
• insufficient watering reduces the flow of moisture and nutrients to the vaccination site and leads to its death;
• if the first flowering occurs the next year, be sure to remove the flowers so as not to weaken the graft.

Apricot grafting, carried out in accordance with all the rules, will allow you to avoid mistakes and get a healthy apricot tree, the fruiting of which will come in 3-4 years.

Apricot is a popular fruit that can be found in every dacha and plot. IN Russian Federation This product is grown in Krasnodar Territory, North Caucasus and also in the Astrakhan region.

A popular product found in almost every dacha is apricot.

There are many varieties that breeders have bred for recent decades. Not all gardeners know how to plant an apricot, especially in the summer.

What is a vaccination

Grafting is one way to propagate apricots.

The essence of the procedure is to combine two parts of different organisms, to make them grow together into one whole. Apricot is grafted at certain times of the year. It is quite possible to graft an apricot on a plum, but you can use an apricot graft on an apricot.

It rarely happens that trees of the same variety or species do not converge. Apricot grafting on plum also has a high percentage of compatibility. Out of 100% crossbreeding attempts, 95% succeed. Also, apricot can be combined with peach, but this option has only 50% success. An apricot can be grafted onto a plum, but the success rate is even less.

Summer budding is best (from May to June), because the chance of freezing is minimal, and the percentage of rejection is significantly reduced. Over the summer, seedlings will not only have time to take root, but also develop, and their root system will be ready for wintering. In addition, in the summer it is much easier to take care of the scion and stock, regulate the process of watering and root growth.

Vaccination rules

Apricots should be grafted with fresh cuttings or with eyes, that is, with an axillary bud. To carry out such an operation, you will need:

• secateurs or small saw;
• cutting knife (it must be clean and sharp);
• reinforcing material, use electrical tape;
• garden var.

For vaccination you will need a garden var

The main thing is that the cuttings are properly prepared for grafting. Until the moment of merging, the sheet cut cannot be torn off. It is best to choose the strongest shoot of this year, it should only have leaf-type buds in the amount of 3-4 pieces.

Shoots are cut from the mother plant with secateurs. It should develop into a full-fledged stalk. After you need to remove all the leaves, but leave their petioles. A cut of the same cutting is wrapped in gauze, pre-soaked in aloe juice.

One of the most effective and better ways grafting is a split. This method is universal and gives a 100% guarantee that the vaccination will be successful. This method can be used if the total diameter of the rootstock is larger than the total diameter of the cutting.

Such a rootstock can play the role of the main trunk young plant, just like the adult branch itself. The order of the procedure:

1. A horizontal cut is made on the rootstock. It should be as even as possible.
2. Expose the knife, hit its base so that the rootstock gets a split of 3–4 cm. Lubricate the split with aloe.
3. With a clean and sterile knife blade, cut the apricot stalk into two wedges. You must cut carefully and in one motion so that there are no double cuts in the same place.
4. Gently insert the wedge of the handle into the slot, process the saw cut with garden pitch.
5. Wrap the entire system in a spiral arc with electrical tape so as not to harm the bark of the seedling.

Plum grafting

The procedure requires root shoots any plum. It is important that the scion and rootstock match in diameter.

1. Cut the plum tree smoothly and neatly with a copulation knife at an angle of 15°. It is better to leave the stock high, at least 50 cm. The higher the apricot is, the better it will endure the winter.
2. In the middle of the previously made cut, it is necessary to make a notch. Its depth should be 4-5 mm.
3. The graft-type cutting must be cut at the lignified end at the same angle as before.
4. Wrap the cuts carefully with duct tape.

Budding

Budding is a simple method of reproduction that consists of transplanting a sinus-type kidney.

Only eyes of the current year are used.

1. If the bark easily separates from the wood, then the material is suitable.
2. It is necessary to remove the leaves, and leave the petioles themselves. Everything must be done on time.

In order for the apricot tree in your garden to produce many fruits every year, you need to properly care for it. This applies to any fruit tree. Among the many care procedures, vaccination can be considered the most difficult and responsible.

It will be difficult for an inexperienced gardener to plant a tree himself, because the technique requires special skills and some experience. But through trial and error, you can learn everything, and after several unsuccessful vaccinations, you will definitely get a successful one, one that will give many fruits in the future.

Methods for grafting apricot and others fruit trees the following:

• into the side cut;
• in a split;
• for the bark;
• improved copying.

Trees that can be grafted with different varieties of apricot

For any grafting of fruit trees, you need to choose a stock at the age of three to five years with a trunk thickness of up to ten centimeters in diameter (trunks with a diameter of three and five centimeters are suitable).

You also need to take into account the possibility of rejection. After all, the older the tree, the more likely it is that the vaccine will not take root. It is worth noting that it is generally not advisable to plant anything on a diseased tree.

It is important to know: if the fruit tree you want to graft on is not growing well, is diseased, or has visible flaws at all, you can graft when the tree is cured, that is, older than intended (over five years).

Compatibility with other trees

Apricot can be grafted onto different stone fruit trees. Its cuttings are easily assimilated in a new place and after some time begin to bear fruit.

The most common donor trees:

1. Grafting on cherry plum.

For many stone fruits, cherry plum is one of the strongest and most favorable rootstocks. Cuttings on this tree quickly take root, which is a definite plus, and the fruits themselves acquire a sweet aftertaste.

The choice of plum as a rootstock is also not uncommon. The advantages of this choice:

• good compatibility of two breeds;
• choosing frost-resistant semi-wild varieties as a stock, the grafted apricot will also inherit resistance to temperature changes.

Below, we suggest you watch a video on how to plant an apricot on a plum:

3. Grafting on the turn.

Most often practiced by already experienced gardeners. Things to consider before getting vaccinated:

• in order to avoid the formation of the appearance of overgrowth, the grafting of the cutting should be done low, almost next to the root collar;
• as a stock, "thorns" is best suited.

4. Cherry grafting.

Remember, a cutting rarely takes root on a cherry and only some varieties are suitable as a stock. What is the difficulty:

• branches of cherries are very fragile and in the future, if you still choose cherries for rootstock, they will have to be strengthened;
• successful grafting on any kind of cherry depends not so much on the cherry itself, but on the cuttings grafted onto it. A grafted apricot will bear fruit only when any variety of plum or cherry plum has been grafted onto the cherry before.

5. Grafting on a peach tree.

Also not a bad choice of stock. But it is worth considering that the peach is very capricious and does not tolerate frost well, and if you live in the northern region, it is better to abandon the peach in favor of another option.

It is best to graft cuttings on the same or related varieties. stone fruit trees, that is, from apricot to apricot. Here the question of compatibility disappears immediately, and such a vaccination will become the best choice. The fruits will be large, fleshy and juicy, but what else do you need?

When and how to plant an apricot

In order for the grafted cutting to eventually bear fruit, you need to follow many rules. Failure may depend not so much on technique as on bad cuttings, putty, rusty tools, etc. No one is immune from error, but if you follow all the steps correctly and have good tool, in the end everything works out the best way for apricot.

The time of inoculation also plays an important role. vaccination apricot tree, like other fruit trees, it is better to carry out in dry, calm, warm weather. With suitable, calm weather conditions it is easier for a tree to tolerate this procedure.

Note: the cut point must be constantly lubricated with a special putty.

The cuttings are prepared in advance, and long time stored in special places under special conditions. Vaccination is possible in the following seasons:

1. Grafting in the spring suits the tree best. When the weather has returned to normal, there is no sharp cooling and temperature fluctuations. In spring, the tree comes to life and the circulation of tree sap increases, which is why the stalk fuses with the scion faster.

3. If the grafting in spring and summer did not take root, there is a last chance - to graft the stalk in the fall. Try to choose a warm time and protect the cuttings from sharp autumn frosts.

Grafting methods

There are many different types of grafting. Only a few of them are suitable for apricot. Various factors need to be taken into account:

• tree type;
• age;
• individual characteristics of the selected variety.

And only then, choose the method that is more suitable for him. Grafting of an apricot tree in the split technique is selected when the diameter of the finished cutting is less than the diameter of the selected rootstock branch by a couple of times.

An incision is made in the prepared grafting site, and a split is made in its center to a shallow depth. The stalk is placed in the gap made so that it is eventually tightly compressed.

This method of vaccination is good because it gives a high percentage of survival.

Grafting by cuttings is not very different from grafting into a split. Cuttings are prepared in advance. For grafting, you need to choose a cutting that is suitable in diameter and how to connect it with a scion branch so that it continues it.

It is best to do such a vaccination in the spring, when sap flow increases.

Fruit tree grafting is needed for breeding different varieties, because there is not always a place for a new tree. And besides, this is a rather exciting activity for a gardener with any experience.

If you want to try to graft an apricot to your tree, follow the rules given in the article and you will succeed. Good luck in your endeavors!

We offer you to watch a video on how to plant apricots with an eye:

Apricots grow rather poorly in gardens throughout Russia, with the exception of its southern regions, where the climate is exceptionally mild. But the idea of ​​​​growing delicious and fragrant fruits does not leave the heads of gardeners. In fact, you have only two options. The first is to build a greenhouse in which the apricot will feel its best. The second option is to find a rootstock well adapted to local conditions and graft it culturally. Today we will talk about technical side this question. We will talk about what an apricot can be grafted onto, as well as how to care for a tree so that it will please with sunny fruits.

Failed attempts

Surely they are familiar to you. When buying ruddy apricots, you involuntarily think that it is not bad to plant a stone. What if it sprouts... Some time passes - and a tiny sprout appears on the surface of the earth. This is the first victory, but it’s too early to rejoice, because he won’t survive on your own roots on your site. It must be said that for growing as houseplant it doesn't fit either. For this, special varieties are bred separately. However, while the seedling is gaining strength, there is time to think about what an apricot can be grafted onto.

Why is this procedure needed?

If you still have to breed fruit trees used only ready-made seedlings, then it's time to study in detail what the scion and stock mean, and boldly take up the pruner. What does the summer resident get in this case? It combines a tree with an excellent root system, which is not afraid of frost and drought, and also produces a cultivar that differs high yield and fruit quality. As a result, the root system of the "parent" provides fast growth and development of the scion. Let's take a look at the benefits behind this.

Seven troubles - one answer

Below we will take a closer look at what an apricot can be grafted on, but for now let's talk about the benefits that a gardener using this technique receives.

Compatibility of apricots with other crops

An experienced gardener knows well that if a luxurious shoot appeared on his site, which stone fruits like to give, then you should not get rid of it. Each of these plants within a few years will turn into a young tree, strong and strong. And now you can think about what you would like to see on your site. Large cherries, sweet prunes, sunny apricots? Any of these cultures does not tolerate cold climates and harsh winters, and on foreign roots it will feel very good.

So, what kind of tree can an apricot be grafted onto? Let's look at all the options in order.

Choose the time

In order for your vaccinations to take root well and start growing quickly enough, it is extremely important to choose the optimal season for the procedure. You need to choose dry, not too hot and sunny weather, when it is cloudy, but rain is not expected. Experienced gardeners recommend that beginners conduct their own experiments and thus understand when it is possible to plant an apricot. In spring, tree sap circulates as intensively as possible, which increases the likelihood of scion and rootstock fusion. There is another argument that speaks for the early start of the vaccination season. If unsuccessful, you will have enough time before the end of the warm period to try again.

Based on this, the first stage of vaccination can be designated as the end of April - the beginning of May. Of course, if it's warm outside. For some regions, this time may vary. Sometimes gardeners decide to vaccinate in the summer. This is also a good option. By the next year, the first fruits are already tied on them, but they are removed so that the branch develops more strongly.

The last chance is given to you at the beginning of autumn, while there are warm fine days. But here it is important not to be late, because if the temperature drops too early, the cuttings will die without having time to take root.

What better not to do

Novice gardeners sometimes do not think too much about the methodological platform and act in the way of a scientific poke. Therefore, questions like whether it is possible to graft an apricot onto a pear are also common. These plants belong to different types so the experiment will fail. In rare cases, the scion may start to grow, but with the onset of fruiting it will be rejected. So don't waste your time. Stone fruit crops, which include apricot, plum, cherry and the like, can be used as scion and rootstock only relative to each other.

Mastering the technique

Experienced gardeners know many ways to perform grafting. However, not all apply to apricot. In addition to the type of tree, you need to take into account its individual characteristics, size and age. Two main options are offered:

What can be grafted onto a wild apricot

This is the last question we would like to consider. In fact, apricot can also be used as a rootstock, and plums, cherry plums, cherries and much more can be grafted onto it. But keep in mind that in a cold climate, expect that he will survive next winter, not worth it. Therefore, if you planted 30-40 germinated apricot pits, and one of the trees still survived and did not run wild, then it is not recommended to vaccinate on it. Any winter that turns out to be more severe will destroy both the rootstock and the plants growing on it. cultural branches.

Instead of a conclusion

Apricot can be grown even in harsh climates if a good rootstock is used. This can be any tree of the stone fruit family. That is, cherry and and turn. If you have several trees on your site with tasteless fruits, but adapted to any conditions, then this is not a reason to get rid of them. It will be enough to replace the crown with a more cultural one, and save a powerful root system to provide a new tree nutrients. In just a couple of years, the young branches will begin to produce beautiful fruits, and you yourself will forget that this plant was something else.

Apricot - very useful plant, the main method of reproduction of which is grafting. This method leaves the properties of the fruit "safe and sound". Moreover, grafting increases the yield, endows the plant with frost resistance, drought resistance.

Of course, the procedure requires special knowledge, as well as attentiveness, accuracy and patience. Beginner gardeners often give up this business because they do not believe in themselves. In order for the vaccination to be successful and of high quality, it is necessary to strictly follow all the rules.

So what is vaccination and how to do it correctly? In this article you will find answers to all questions.

Timing of vaccination

Apricot grafting is the attachment of a cutting (scion) to another plant (rootstock). In order for the procedure to improve the yield, it is important to correctly determine the time. The result of vaccination is different in each of the 4 seasons.

The best time for vaccination is spring. In March, you should not do the procedure, as cooling is possible. The end of April or the beginning of May is just right for business. It is also not recommended to graft the plant later than the indicated dates: it is necessary that the graft get along before the cold weather. IN spring period cuttings take root better, because the tree sap is the most active.

Summer vaccination is also possible if you live in the south of Russia, where autumn is very warm.

Preparation for vaccination should take place in the fall. The cuttings must be cut and wrapped in a damp cloth. In this case, the refrigerator serves as a place of storage.

Again, it all depends on the season and temperatures: if the winter is snowy, then you can store them in the snow in plastic wrap.

What air temperature to choose for apricot grafting?

When deciding on the day of vaccination, start from the time of year. Also, follow some rules:

• Vaccination will succeed if frosts have passed and are no longer expected
• During the day, the thermometer shows 6 degrees above zero, and at night it does not fall below 0
• Plant buds swell

What to graft an apricot on?

The further life of the apricot tree is determined by the rootstock. That is why it must be chosen very carefully.

In order to determine the type of rootstock, you need to remember the following criteria:

• The rootstock must be compatible with the scion, as a higher percentage of "relatedness" guarantees better results.
• Suitable climate conditions for rootstock
• A strong root system, because a weak one does not find nutrients;

Do not choose too old trees (more than seven years old). Their tissues are no longer so plastic, and the possibility of high-quality grafting is low.

Spring vaccination requires you to apply Special attention condition of the rootstock tissues. A dark color, closer to brown, indicates that they are frostbitten.

What to plant an apricot on?

Apricot Grafting

The best combination is grafting an apricot onto an apricot. By combining the same varieties, you increase the chance of getting best result. This procedure accelerates the development of fruits for decades to come. Moreover, such a vaccination improves the taste of the plant.

cherry grafting

Cherry is another rootstock. However, it is used very rarely. This is due to the fact that not every variety is compatible with apricot. From this it follows that the chance of survival of these plants is extremely low. However, if the vaccination has occurred, then the branches become very weak, constantly breaking off.

Cherry graft

Cherry plum is considered a suitable rootstock for apricot. It does not require special growing and grafting conditions. The rootstock in the form of cherry plum gives the apricot such qualities as frost resistance, endurance.

Plum Grafting

Many experienced gardeners choose a plum as a rootstock for an apricot. This does not happen by chance. Grafting an apricot on a plum guarantees you an excellent result.

The compatibility of these cultures is quite high, which disposes them to a quick survival rate. In addition, the plum is more resistant to cold temperatures, so when the plants are connected, the stock gives the apricot the property of frost resistance.

Every gardener, even a beginner, can plant an apricot on a plum. This method is the safest.

Blackthorn Grafting

Another rootstock is blackthorn. He is well adapted to the harsh climatic conditions. root system plants are very developed: even in poor soil, blackthorn is able to find nutrients.

However, this stock also has its downsides. The turn stops the development of young sprouts, which leads to the inaccessibility of obtaining fruits. Apricot tree cuttings are best combined with hybrid varieties blackthorn. (For example, thorns).

Irga vaccination

On the irga, cuttings do not take root well. This stock is more suitable for apple or pear.

Grafting apple and pear

Unfortunately, experiments on grafting apricots onto apple and pear trees always fail. These representatives are incompatible. Of course, there are cases when an apricot is grafted with such a stock, but as a result, the fruits die and the tree becomes very weak. The fact is that the apple tree and pear are pome crops, and the apricot is a stone fruit.

Cuttings as a type of scion for apricot

The most common grafting is considered to be grafting with cuttings. Recommended for use in spring time lignified scion. Summer apricot grafting is carried out using fresh cuttings.

As a scion, you can choose a mature one-year-old shoot, the diameter of which reaches 6 cm. It is necessary that the shoot has lateral and growth buds.

Grafting is carried out with a knife or secateurs. If the instrument is sterile and sharpened, then everything will go according to plan.

Cut the stalk from a fresh plant that bears fruit. The most suitable place is the outer part of the crown. It is almost always lit by the sun. Growth buds should be very visible. The length of the scion is 30-40 cm.

Additional Information

Apricot in some situations is grafted onto a peach. This method is more suitable for southern regions, where peach trees bloom almost all summer.

If you want to use blackthorn as a scion, give preference to cultivated blackthorn. The procedure is done next to the root collar.

Photo instruction on how to plant an apricot