What is generally used to graft osmanthus?

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1. Ligustrum lobata

2. Tassels

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Osmanthus can be grafted with Ligustrum lucidum and Tassel, the latter is better. Small-leaf Ligustrum lucidum is also genetically similar. The scions are easy to grow, but the survival life is not long. The flowering time is relatively late, the number is small, and the color of the flowers is not strong, and they look lighter. Tassel has good affinity and can bloom flowers early, but it will be inconvenient to save or collect seeds later.

1. Ligustrum lobata

1. Ligustrum lucidum

1. Advantages: Because it and the Osmanthus fragrans tree both belong to the Oleaceae family, they are genetically similar, providing a great possibility for grafting. After grafting with Ligustrum lucidum, the scion will grow easily and the chance of survival can be guaranteed.

2. Disadvantages: It is easy to be top-heavy and have thin roots. Because the root system is not very developed, it may be hindered in later growth, so its survival life is not long, and it is not easy to pot it. And the flowering time is relatively late, the number is small, and the color of the flowers is not strong, and they look lighter.

2. Tassel

1. Advantages: In the north, this tree species is generally used as the rootstock for grafting. It has good affinity, a higher chance of survival, and better growth in the later period. It can shorten the time from planting to flowering and bloom flowers earlier. And it doesn’t need to be pruned frequently, making it much easier to manage and saving time.

2. Disadvantages: Because they are dioecious, it will be inconvenient to save or collect seeds later.

2. Tassels

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