When selecting a dwarf fruit tree, the root of the matter lies in the matter of the roots. Sure, the top part of the tree above the graft is important, too. That’s what determines the looks and the ...

Discover how new rootstocks enhance apple yields and efficiency in Kashmir’s orchards, addressing climate challenges and boosting farmer income.

Q: I watched your pruning videos on YouTube and learned a lot. Is it possible to reduce the size of a standard-sized apple tree to a dwarf size this way? A: Probably not. Standard-sized apple trees ...

Apple rootstocks have long been recognised as a crucial factor in determining orchard productivity, tree vigour, and overall fruit quality. Recent advances in agronomic research have refined our ...

Grafting is a technique used to facilitate new plant growth. It involves attaching part of a plant or tree, called a scion, onto to another branch, called a rootstock. Grafting fruit trees has been in ...

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Joellen Dimond discusses spring-blooming shrubs, and Mr. D. talks root stock for fruit trees. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Director of Landscape for the University of ...