Scion 



Fitted 

 and tied 



Stock 



Whip graft 



Waxed 



Side graft 



Scions 



Inserted 

 and tied 



Bud graft 



Stock Scions inserted Waxed 



Cleft graft 



TYPES OF PLANT GRAFTS 



For successful grafting, the cambium tissues of the bud or scion must be placed in 

 contact with the cambium of the slock, to allow nourishment to pass from one to the 

 other. Speed is essential to avoid drying of the delicate cut tissues. Grafting is 

 carried out in the winter or early spring, while all buds are dormant. Budding is done 

 in the late summer or early autumn — the bud not opening until the following spring 



