Using semi-dormant sticks collected from a superior mother tree a few weeks before bud break, then fridge-stored until grafting time. Still experimenting with timing and storage methods but the takes are looking promising so far 👀
I own a walnut nursery and have worked with thousands of seedlings over the years, but TBH I’ve never seen anything quite like this one 🤯 Not sure if it’s a natural genetic mutation, some kind of variegation, or maybe a virus-related abnormality. Either way, it’s fascinating seeing nature do unexpected stuff like this 😄 Now I’m seriously tempted to graft and propagate it just to see if the phenotype stays stable. Could make a really interesting ornamental walnut if the trait turns out to be genetic!