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From North Carolina State University Extension Publications
by Ted Bilderback, Director, JC Raulston Arboretum and Cooperative Extension Nursery Specialist Horticultural Science



Splice Graft


Splice grafting is used to join a scion onto the stem of a rootstock or onto an intact rootpiece. This simple method is usually applied to herbaceous materials that callus or "knit" easily, or it is used on plants with a stem diameter of 1/2 inch or less. In splice grafting, both the stock and scion must be of the same diameter.


Splice Graft
Splice Graft

Preparing the Stock and Scion
Cut off the rootstock using a diagonal cut 3/4 to 1 inch long. Make the same type of cut at the base of the scion

Inserting the Scion
Fit the scion to the stock. Wrap this junction securely with a rubber grafting strip or twine.

Securing the Graft
Seal the junction with grafting wax or grafting paint. Water rootstock sparingly until the graft knits. Over watering may cause sap to "drown" the scion. Be sure to remove the twine or strip as soon as the graft has healed.



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Bibliography

Bilderback, Ted, R.E. Bir and T.G. Ranney. "Splice Graft." Grafting and Budding Nursery Crop Plants, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension, June 30, 2014, content.ces.ncsu.edu/grafting-and-budding-nursery-crop-plants. Accessed 10 May 2018.

Published 12 May 2018 LR
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