The side veneer graft is nearly universal for pines. The scion is cut into a wedge and a slit is cut into the understock. The long side of the wedge faces the understock and the short side faces the flap. It is not necessary for both side of the graft to match, one is good enough. Tie and seal. You can get grafting tape now that is translucent and self adhesive, no tying necessary. Saves lot of time and frustration. Available from AM Leonard among other places.
Brent
The side veneer graft is nearly universal for pines. The scion is cut into a wedge and a slit is cut into the understock. The long side of the wedge faces the understock and the short side faces the flap. It is not necessary for both side of the graft to match, one is good enough. Tie and seal. You can get grafting tape now that is translucent and self adhesive, no tying necessary. Saves lot of time and frustration. Available from AM Leonard among other places.
Brent
EvergreenGardenworks.com
Hello Brent,
I am planning to graft in mugo pine. I have bought a new plant to use its tips as scion.
Any advise on how to chose a correct tip. I saw video of Ryan Neil on you tube and am confused about the selection criterion of tips. Something to do with how woody or fleshy the scion is?