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| I would appreciate it if anyone can answer some questions dealing with grafting. I have the tape, wax, knife and other items for grafting but have never attempted this method of propagation. I have a fruit bearing Loquat tree and would like to use it's scions for grafting. I have not been able to find rootstock to accomplish this task. I have several small seedlings but would like to step up the growth process by grafting but what kind of rootstock I can use and were I can purchase some of these rootstock. Thanking you in advance for your help. |
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| You don't list where you live but I do see your hardiness zone listed as 8. Are you planning on trying to grow these for fruit in zone 8? I would seek info on loquat rootstock supplier on the Tropical Fruits Forum. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tropical Fruits Forum
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- Posted by yukkuri_kame 9 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 4:30
| Loquats do fine in mild temperate zones - they're all over Japan. Grafting from the mature fruiting tree onto seedlings should speed up the process a bit. But loquats seedlings don't take a long time to bear fruit anyway. I would guess they'd fruit in they're 2nd or 3rd summer if pampered a bit. Also, the fruit will tend to breed somewhat true to type, as they are not as hybridized as many of the more common fruits. |
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- Posted by carino2010 8 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 11:16
| Thank you for the feedback. I will take some time and do some more research. Your responses has given me more options. |
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| Below is a link to what I think is a pretty good source of info about loquats (particularly regarding where they can be expected to reliably produce fruit). |
Here is a link that might be useful: from Fruits of Warm Climates by Julia F. Morton
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