Failed bud graft, or is it?

[Mahindra3016]

While putting some window screen on some trees today, I noticed one out of three bud grafts that I did on this tree in August '17 still looks alive, and scratch test shows green, why didn't this bud grow? The other two failed as well, but just look like a scar on the tree.

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[chickenlittle]

Stuff happens. It didn't need to grow to keep the tree alive. Prune off above that bud this spring and it might take off.

 

[Mahindra3016]

Thank you, it just amazes me that it didn't even send a leaf out.

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[chickenlittle]

You might try lightly rubbing or wiggling the bud with your fingertip. A dead, dried out bud will easily rub off.

 

[Mahindra3016]

You might try lightly rubbing or wiggling the bud with your fingertip. A dead, dried out bud will easily rub off.

Scratch test shows green though, and seems attached, I don't know, I'll graft the tree above the bud this spring and see what happens.

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