How Does Tree Grafting Work?

In nature, trees reproduce by pollination, but nursery cultivators can propagate a tree by graft to select for particular characteristics that might otherwise get lost in the natural reproductive process. In this article, we’ll examine why grafting can be so important for trees in urban, neighborhood, and orchard settings, including which tree species are most frequently propagated by grafting. Awareness of grafted tree varieties can help residents make informed choices when planting trees in the Nashville landscape!

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