Principles of Grafting

Master Gardener Bader Kudsi will discuss the principles of grafting fruit trees in detail at this introduction to grafting.  Several types of grafts will be explained and demonstrated, as well as the reasons for grafting trees so as to have different fruit varieties on a single tree. 

Other topics include: what is a scion; rootstock and scion grafting compatibility of different families and varieties of fruit trees; the correct type of graft to use in each case; tools; the best time to graft; and post-operation care.  Great for both the novice and a refresher for the advanced grafter.  Handouts.  No reservations necessary.

See also the Propagation section in the UC Davis Home Orchard webpage for information about grafting: 

http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/general-prop.html.  

The California Rare Fruit Growers holds a Scion Exchange every January, where you can find scions to graft onto your existing trees, either free or very low cost.    Check the Events Calendar in December for details on the upcoming scion exchange!