Azalea Thread Graft

[River's Edge]

Thought I would post this Azalea thread graft project. tree started at three and a half feet tall from landscape, reduced now down to approximately 18 inches with pads being added by thread graft. Grafts are from cuttings tasked off the plant in previous years.

The threads are left in place for two seasons before separation, placed the last two grafts in February 2020. Will separate this fall after two growing seasons! meanwhile enjoying the flowers for a bit longer.

 

[Carol 83]

That is awesome.

 

[Pitoon]

Thought I would post this Azalea thread graft project. tree started at three and a half feet tall from landscape, reduced now down to approximately 18 inches with pads being added by thread graft. Grafts are from cuttings tasked off the plant in previous years.

The threads are left in place for two seasons before separation, placed the last two grafts in February 2020. Will separate this fall after two growing seasons! meanwhile enjoying the flowers for a bit longer.View attachment 367427View attachment 367428

Very nice azalea! Can you show close ups of the graft?

 

[River's Edge]

Very nice azalea! Can you show close ups of the graft?

These are the best photos I have of the last two thread grafts. The last picture is just prior to the graft in 2020.

 

[River's Edge]

That is awesome.

Thank you, this is what I started with after digging out of the ground. The current design is based on the lower trunk portion.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thank you, this is what I started with after digging out of the ground. The current design is based on the lower trunk portion.View attachment 367540

That base of the tree...wow! You have done amazing with it. Love your posts. Always a joy to see your work.