My multi-graft plum (+ apricot) tree project

[dimitri_7a]

Some updates here for others that find this thread:

How do you determine the right time to graft plums?

Well i went ahead and grafted my plums - temps are supposed to be mid 30’s to high 50’s for the next few days. All cleft grafts with scion fully wrapped in parafilm, then electrical tape to close the graft union as tight as possible and foil to reduce drying out due to sun. Got plenty of scion left incase there are failures thanks to several generous forum members! Ill let you guys know how things look in 2-3 weeks. [20200314_165401]

How do you determine the right time to graft plums?

Three weeks later it looks like 13 of the grafts are just starting to leaf out and 2 are likely failures. Tomcot apricot on Shiro plum is doing okay so far, not sure how long it takes graft incompatibility to become apparent. Decided to remove the foil because the next few days are supposed to be rainy / overcast with a High of high 60s and a Low of high 40s. Figure the graft union should be healed enough by now to avoid drying out. [image]