When to Take Apple Scions?

Scions should be collected when the tree is still dormant, usually February or early March. The best scion wood may come where pruning was done the previous spring; causing good vigorous growth last summer.

When should I cut my scions for grafting?

The cuttings that are grafted onto other trees are called scions. The trees or saplings that the scions are grafted to are called rootstocks. Grafting should be done when plants start to show signs of new growth, but for best results, scion wood should be cut in February and early March.

When should I graft my scion wood?

Scion wood should be cut in late winter or early spring when your tree is dormant, that is, not in active growth and before bud-burst. This is absolutely crucial to the success of any grafting you do from these scions.