Rootstock from hardy, vigorous giant Celeste.

Scions alma, green EL, NJ red

Only the alma took...

Rootstock: Southern Sandy Pear.

Scions: 4 different varitals of Asian Pears:

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One of the most important elements that gives the best success is a rootstock that is very actively growing. Good sap flow helps make the graft union happen.

To me, your scions are too long with too many buds. Shorter scions with 2-3 buds would not put such a high pressure on the rootstock and you could have more success with them. Anyways, what kind of graft (notch) have you used?

FMD,

Bark graft for the pears.

Wondering when I should cut the remaining two original branches off and whether it's too late to graft more scions.

FMD,

My observations in the previous message were about the fig tree and I wanted to know what kind of graft was done on it.

I agree with Boris about  your scions being to long .  more than 3  buds will stress that section of the graft especially the flowering tips . 

What a gorgeous backyard

Nice work Frank...

@Boris: The fig was wedge grafted. The alma took very nicely. Thanks for the advice.

@dawgdrvr: I left two nurse branches. It will be 90 degrees tomorrow but if temps moderate, I will chance another graft.

The rootstock pear tree produced GIANT gritty tasting pears whose name I forget. They are a staple of the South. If cooked, they are not too bad, but nothing to compare with Asian pears. One of the asian pears is called Shinseiki or shinko, the others I forget.

@alanmercieca: The clips were to make sure pressure on the wedge graft was adequate. I didn't trust the tape alone.

@Figfinatic: Thank you. It is my 6 acre play-land aka my man cave.

Jimmie, check your PM.......

FMD,

dawgdrvr, you have quite a collection of Asian pears! Here in Tallahassee we are fortunate that they can grow here, since the usual European types will not.

Keep me in mind for next year's exchange of scions.

Alan,

I used the cheap threading silicon tape from Home Depot. It works well but could use more strength.

Frank....

Frank -- I grow some Asian pears live Chojuro, Hosui, Shinseiki, 20th Century. There is another variety that I cannot remember its name. Its not a good one. It is on a tree that has 4 varieties. Every year I have some die backs and at one time my Hosui tree(6ft tall & 8ft wide) was winter killed.

Best ones in my opinion are Hosui & Shinseiki. The 20th century splits easy and sour just like figs. Chojuro got to be tree ripen to taste good. They are all heavy fruiters. Can be a pain in thinning them. Wasps love to nail them and at least a quarter of my crop will harbour a worm. I do not spray any of my trees. The worm part can be cut out easily and used for making soup ---- makes very good soup with pork or chicken. We learn it from mainland Chinese and people from Hong Kong. Hence we freeze them for soups.

Paul,

just to be clear, does the soup include the worm?

Frank

ha ha Frank. Have not tried adding the bonus critter to the soup. Times are still good. However, I can't say for sure the misses will do it if she does not get enough fresh figs. I have the chore to ensure there is enough fresh figs. I have for 2 seasons bought tree ripen figs from a senior near my place.

Frank,

Come On!

You know the worm is for the Tequila!!!!!!!!

Mezcal has the worm.   FMD, nice job grafting and I second, what a beautiful yard.  I wonder if parafilm is good enough to use by itself.