grafting of trees

Grafting is a horticultural technique where parts of two plants are joined together so they grow as one. Typically, a stem or branch (called the scion) from a desired fruit or ornamental tree is attached to the rootstock or trunk of another tree. This allows the grower to combine the best qualities of both plants—such as the fruit quality of the scion and the hardiness of the rootstock. Properly done, the tissues fuse and develop into a single, healthy tree that produces the desired fruit or foliage, maintaining genetic traits and ensuring uniformity in production.