are seedlings rootstock?
Spring budding of plum and apricot on fall planted hardwood cuttings of âMariannaâ plum produce a tree in 1 year. Plum is generally T- or chip budded in fall on âMyrobalanâ seedling rootstock. T-Budding (a.k.a. Shield budding) Budwood should be collected from the current seasonâs growth and budded onto one-year old rootstock. Rootstock should be Â¼ inch to 1 inch in diameter and growing actively with âslippingâ bark to ensure successful budding.