I’ve never grafted nectarine, but I have found that multiple varieties of Malus grafted on the same tree lessons the life of the tree, multi grafted trees older than around 8 yrs tend to look very stressed in my experience, it is for this reason I choose not to graft multiple varieties onto the same tree.
Two trees can fit into the same space as one tree if pruned for the placement, specially if they’re being trained into fan/cordon/espalier they will retain vigour compared to multi grafted trees, with the bonus of redundancy should one tree die off.
Course multi grafted trees are cool to show the kids for the wow factor, not so good for maximising fruit yield, but if “coolness” is one of your yields, you won’t be disappointed for a good few yrs :)
Hi Tom, have thoroughly enjoyed your grafting videos. I live in South-East Australia and have my own gardening Business. I have just been asked to save someone’s fruit trees through grafting. They are all Apples. Can you help with some Grafting videos or tips on grafting apples please? Thank you in anticipation of your time and reply. Kind regards, Ann Tree.
I’ve never grafted nectarine, but I have found that multiple varieties of Malus grafted on the same tree lessons the life of the tree, multi grafted trees older than around 8 yrs tend to look very stressed in my experience, it is for this reason I choose not to graft multiple varieties onto the same tree.
Two trees can fit into the same space as one tree if pruned for the placement, specially if they’re being trained into fan/cordon/espalier they will retain vigour compared to multi grafted trees, with the bonus of redundancy should one tree die off.
Course multi grafted trees are cool to show the kids for the wow factor, not so good for maximising fruit yield, but if “coolness” is one of your yields, you won’t be disappointed for a good few yrs :)
This is a great way to see how to graft fruit trees. really helps if teaching how and why to do it!!!
Thank you. :)
I am grateful for this work you have done to help me and others, again, thank you.
With respect,
Me :)
Now and then, I’ve tried grafting over the years, but it seemed as complicated as my income tax form. And with the same outcome – no growth.
Now, with Spellman, I’m fired up. I can’t wait for spring. He makes everything so clear.
Matt Erickson. Alberta, Canada
Hi Tom, have thoroughly enjoyed your grafting videos. I live in South-East Australia and have my own gardening Business. I have just been asked to save someone’s fruit trees through grafting. They are all Apples. Can you help with some Grafting videos or tips on grafting apples please? Thank you in anticipation of your time and reply. Kind regards, Ann Tree.