Choosing Grafting Understock

Discussion in 'Plant Propagation' started by TravisO, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. TravisO

    TravisO Member

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    Where can I find out what types of understock are compatible with which scion wood? What understock do you use if you want to graft a Hydrangea paniculata on a standard? What about Syringa meyeri on a standard? These are just a few of the many examples I am looking for answers to. I have heard of some strange combinations that I would never think of, like grafting Chamaecyparis pisifera on Thuja occidentalis. Is there an "understock" book that tells all of this info? Many thanks!

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    There are eighteen pages of understock / graft compatibilities in "Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers" by Bruce Macdonald (former director of UBC BG), accompanied by a further page and a bit of references.
     

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