What's the best time to graft pawpaws?

I have some pawpaw scion wood and plan to graft (whip and tongue) onto some seedlings I have growing. Anyone know the best time to do this with pawpaws? I live near Washington DC.

Common wisdom is after they leaf out. I had poor luck last year, only 2/6 took for me.

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Pawpaw bark is thin so don’t cinch up grafting rubber bands too tight.

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