Grafting is a method of plant propagation widely used in horticulture (gardening), where the tissues of one plant are encouraged to fuse with those of another. It is most commonly used for the propagation of trees and shrubs grown commercially.
Grafting Day In Taichung, Taiwan
By Jerry Meislik
Introduction ...
"Grafting as a Bonsai Tool"
--From Sashi-eda Bonsai
"From the Ground Up; Grafting and Budding"
--From the Article of ABS Bonsai Journal ...
Grafting
Grafting is not a subject I would normally advise you to get involved in. The reason for producing a grafted tree is to impart the growth characteristics of the root stock onto the scion.
Grafting a Better Nebari onto a Acer campestre/Field Maple
This article illustrates the technique of grafting a new root system onto a field-grown Field Maple or Acer campestre that had been developed in the ground for 5 years.
Grafting
Grafting is one of the oldest known methods of plant propagation and dates back 2000 years or more.
Grafting
In some cases, a bonsai master might want to introduce a branch or a new growth in an area of the bonsai that is not feasible naturally. To solve this problem, grafting is a method that you can use.
Grafting Knife - ideal for carving and also for propagation purposes.
Tool & Pot Care and Maintenance
Tool Sharpening Oilstones - to sharpen your favourite tools, remember to use with care, else you could do more damage then good.
Grafting: Is a method of propagating bonsai where the tissue of one tree is encouraged to fuse with that of another tree.
Grafting Knives
Grafting knives with a flat and beveled side (the only kind worth anything in my opinion) can be sharpened in the same fashion, except this time the wire edge is not removed until the last polishing step.
Grafting method by threading the scion through a hole drilled through the trunk or branch.
Tsugi ho
Scion. A small piece of plant tissue (the scion) that is made to unite with an established plant (the stock - Dai ki) ...
Grafting - Grafting is a commonly used method for propagating trees, when propagation by seeds or by cuttings is impractical or impossible.
Grafting and air layering. These are more advanced techniques and require some skill so may not be ideal for those starting out in bonsai.
tsugiki - grafting
toriki - layering and dividing
Main Page - What is Bonsai? - Dictionary of Latin Botanical Terms ...
Chisels and Grafting Knives
- Use chisels and grafting knives to create effects, particularly in driftwood
- Specialist Japanese Bonsai chisels are used to create jins and sharis ...
jin knife and grafting knife
$39.95
Hori-Hori digging knife and cropping blade ...
Scion - A woody stem or small section of a tree or shrub used to propagate a new plant by grafting on a rootstock. The scion holds the characteristics of the new plant; - the root stock enables it to grow quickly.
Although there are many methods - using grafting tape in my opinion is the easiest and most effective. (It is best to do this with an assistant).
You may begin grafting on deciduous trees as well as pines and conifers. The best months for grafting conifers are January and February. In general, February to early March is the best time to transplant, replant or change soil.
Bonsai cultivators acquire these trees in different ways - either by using methods such as cuttings, air layering, and grafting which utilize already existing trees, or by purchasing seeds for planting.
A technique that works well is the "grafting technique". This is where you tie a group of rooted cuttings together (often very thin branches) and allow them to fuse, creating one thick trunk.
G graft - to join a stem of one plant with another so they grow together. Grafting is used both to propagate plant species and to add foliage where none previously existed on a bonsai.
grafting knife ...
Other articles included New Talent Contest, Grafting Techniques, How To Improve A Root Base, and Sites For Collecting Suitable Material. Seems there's something there for everyone in this issue.
Know that Bonsai cultivators acquire the tress in different ways, namely by using methods such as cuttings, air layering, and grafting.
Pruning:
Whenever pruning is done on any smooth-bark tree, make clean cuts with a grafting knife or sharp chisel to promote healing and seal all cuts 1/8" or larger with a good putty-type sealer.
Misho-karin (Chinese quince)
We named "Misho-karin" raised from the seed. We are calling the tree which did grafting "To-karin". Of course it is "Misho-karin" if we sow this "To-karin". Sorting is vague.
Somebody started that tree by grafting shoots on a trunk with the intention of growing it as a bonsai. It would be interesting to know if they had any idea that it would still be living centuries after that, long after they themselves had died.
Some plants that propagate easily from cuttings are olive, willow, cotoneaster, firethorn, azalea, and boxwood. Plants can also be propagated by layering and grafting, but these methods are not recommended for the beginner.
This straight section was close to one inch in diameter and quite stiff. Grafting was thought to be risky due to the small size of the live vein where the scions would be placed. What is the solution for this tree's styling?
Different plants were now being used to cater for worldwide climates and to produce neater foliage and more suitable growth habits. Bonsai techniques such as raising trees from seed or cuttings and the styling and grafting of unusual, ...
Bonsai techniques such as raising trees from seed or cuttings and the styling and grafting of unusual, different or tender material onto hardy root stock were further developed.
 See also: Graft, Bonsai, Tree, Plant, Species
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