You might like<\/strong>How To Start A Lemon Tree From A Seed<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>There are a few ways to propagate an apple tree. One way is to take a cutting from a young apple tree in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be about 8-10 inches long and taken from a healthy portion of the tree. The cutting should have 2-3 buds on it. Cut off any leaves from the cutting. Dip the end of the cutting in rooting hormone and plant in a pot of moistened potting mix. Cover the pot with plastic wrap and keep in a cool, bright location. The cutting should root within 6-8 weeks.<\/p>\n
Grafting is the most common method of propagating apple trees. This involves taking a cutting from the desired apple tree and grafting it onto the rootstock of another apple tree. Here are the steps for grafting an apple tree: <\/p>\n
1. Start with a clean, sharp knife.<\/p>\n
2. Make a slanted cut on the rootstock apple tree about 12 inches above the ground.<\/p>\n
3. Make a second cut on the desired apple tree about 6 inches above the ground.<\/p>\n
4. Fit the two cuttings together so that the cambium layers (the greenish-white layer just under the bark) are touching.<\/p>\n
5. Wrap the grafting union with grafting tape or parafilm.<\/p>\n
6. Water the apple tree well and keep it watered throughout the growing season.<\/p>\n
7. In the first year after grafting, prune the apple tree so that it puts all its energy into growing the new graft.<\/p>\n
8. The following year, you should see new growth on the apple tree where the graft was made. Congratulations, you have successfully propagated an apple tree!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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