1. Techniques of Budding
Chapter 13

2. Rules Rootstock and scion compatible Cambium to cambium contact
Proper physiological stage
Protection from desiccation
Proper aftercare

3. Fall Budding (summer budding)
Budwood from current season’s growth
Can be done July through September
Remove leaf
2-3 weeks for uniting
Dormant through fall and winter
Prune back in spring

4. Spring Budding Collect and store dormant budwood in winter
Bud in spring when bark slips on rootstock
Prune after 2 weeks

5. June Budding
For one-year-old budded trees in one season
Plant seed in fall or early spring
Select budwood in early June from current season
Bud should be developed but not dormant
Keep 3-4 leaves below bud
After 5 days start partial prune
Complete prune when scion is 10 inches long
Done in areas with long growing seasons
See page 518 for a good table summarizing budding time (June, Summer, Fall)

6. Types of Budding
Chip bud
T-bud
Patch bud
I-bud