What would you do with this graft?

[DrDirtNap]

This is a crabapple graft from this spring. It is in a pot right now. As you can see only one side of the graft took...which is not uncommon. What bothers me is how then other side of the graft is growing apart and away from the trunk. Just curious if I should do something with this to make sure it ultimately succeeds. I was planning on planting this tree in the field this fall/winter. Thanks

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[CrazyEd]

I would probably carefully trim off that little stump in spring or during dormant pruning. I would think that should eventually callus over.

 

[DrDirtNap]

I would probably carefully trim off that little stump in spring or during dormant pruning. I would think that should eventually callus over.

I was debating that exactly. Didn’t know if I would do more harm than good by trimming that off...but it is obviously dead wood. Thanks for the suggestion.


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[Prof.Kent]

Trim off the dead wood so the grafted area can heal over quicker. Seal the area inside the crack.

 

[DrDirtNap]

Trim off the dead wood so the grafted area can heal over quicker. Seal the area inside the crack.

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll make sure and use some sharp pruners.


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[Telemark]

I would wax it and leave it to grow.