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Propagating Suckers


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Typical Sucker Growth

Some types of trees / shrubs send up new shoots or suckers from their roots which to some gardeners become a nuisance so they remove them, when in fact they can be used to increase stock of that particular tree / shrub.

If new stock is required, begin the process circa Week 15 and this will give the suckers the rest of the season to establish themselves.

With trees that have been grafted on to a new rootstock ensure that you take suckers from above the graft*

* Suckers below the graft will produce plants resembling the rootstock variety rather than the grafted variety.


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