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Re: Wanting winter interest plants

Diana L. Politika wrote:
> Grafting is where the nurseryman uses a sturdy rootstock on which to
> graft another plant  to.  Generally, the graft plant has some reason for
> it not to be as desireable as found in nature.  Usually, the rootstock
> is hardier, exhibits better behaved growth, or influences the growth
> habit of the graft plant.  It can also be used to propagate a limited
> supply of graft plant material.  Such as, if I only had 10 good sized
> graft plants, I could conceivably graft onto 100 rootstocks and thus
> multiply my stock by 10 times.  When the graft is made, it can be made
> at any height.  Most corylus grafts are at ground level, as are most
> roses.  Some flowering ornamentals are made at 4'.  Ever see those
> ridiculous little weeping cherries that are hip high?  And you think
> they are bred for small gardens?  Most weeping cherries are done at 6'
> high.  A particular varigated salix integra H. Nishiki was seen at a
> trade show as an 8' graft.  Looked great, except that the varigation is
> strongest with regular pruning.  So, the message here is that just
> because it is grafted that way, doesn't mean it's the best way to grow
> the plant.
> Pretty general description, but it might be more than you are aware of.
> 
> The Greenhouse Nursery
> 81 S. Bagley Creek Road & Hwy 101
> Port Angeles, WA  98362

Diana, thank you. I know the very basics of grafting to root stock and
have actually done it. I have also grafted a branch of one apple to
another tree ...would that be the same as top grafting? I have seen
weeping trees...they are all the rage here... I hadn't realised they
were grafted. I thought maybe sort of Bonsaied if I thought at
all....they are out of my price range for now. I must do some checking
into this...a long winter appears to be in store for us. Second snow
storm since Monday is falling now....good day to look up grafting on
this wonderful fountain of knowledge. Again, thanks, Marg

memillard@ns.sympatico.ca
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