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Is this a dodgy graft on a tree or is it normal?
Hello,
I have found an ornamental malus tree I would like from a local garden centre however I am concerned that the graft does not look very clean. I am not an expert an I notice that often they look a bit like this but if I buy this is it likely to cause me problems?
Any advice appreciated as in every other respect it is the perfect tree for me.
many thanks
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It is already healing and the bark around the collar should continue to grow and cover the scar completely in a few years. I would be happy buying that one.
See the image at the bottom of this page to see how the process should go (in this case a walnut tree, but applies equally well.):
http://www.farmforestline.com/pages/5.7.2.1_where.html
Last edited: 14 May 2016 16:34:34
thankyou so much for your reply BobTheGardener. It is a lovely tree, I will buy it tomorrow.
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