Aaron_K

I normally avoid grafted material like the plague. Even if the graft is performed well, the union is still usually visible and more often than not, results in a bump in the trunk.

Another issue, particularly with Japanese maples, is that depending on the location of the graft, lower branches will not produce the same colour leaves as the upper limbs. Personally I much prefer Acer P. on its own rootstock.

All the best,

Aaron

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