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Re: [nafex] "Pinning" Splice Grafts
Tom Olenio wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Has anyone ever "pinned" a splice graft as demostrated in this photo?
>
> > http://www.vanplant.co.nz/technicalinfo/1graft5.jpg
My response---------
Yes, I've done it when inarching girdled trees in an effort to hold the
rootstock under the bark flap.
Otherwise, it is a total waste of time and can cause unnecessary damage to the
grafted parts.
You wrote-------------
> My intial thought was it looked great, and it would make stabilizing the splice
> graft easy for a novice, while they wrapped it. Then I wondered how the young
> tree may be damaged in thefollowing winters, as cold would be transmitted to the
> core of the tree.
>
> Any thoughts?
My response--------
I don't think any additional cold damage would occur either way. However,
pinning or using a nail for this purpose serves no purpose!!
ed
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