Grafting Fruit Trees

Grafting Fruit Trees by Larry Southwick is a practical, easy-to-follow guide that covers the essentials of successful grafting and budding for home orchardists and hobby gardeners. This compact resource explains the science and art behind grafting, helping you understand how to join plant parts so they grow as one, ensuring stronger, healthier, and more productive fruit trees.

The book provides step-by-step instructions for popular grafting methods such as cleft grafts, whip-and-tongue grafts, and budding, along with tips on choosing the right method for different situations. It also covers the proper use of specialized grafting tools, the role of wound dressings in promoting healing, and key techniques to improve graft success rates. Each section is written in a clear, concise style, making it accessible for beginners while still offering valuable insights for experienced growers.

With just 32 pages, this softcover guide distills years of horticultural knowledge into a portable reference you can take into the garden or orchard. Whether you’re repairing damaged trees, propagating favorite varieties, or experimenting with creating new combinations, this book will help you master the foundational skills needed for long-term orchard health and productivity.

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• Author: Larry Southwick
• Content: Grafting methods, budding, tools, wound dressing
• Format: Softcover
• Length: 32 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (1979)