Propagating medlars and quince

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    PeteAnglia Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all.
    I have a couple of small trees that have marvellous crops of medlars and quince. I'd like to double up! It's November, the fruits are ripe and delicious. How can I grow a couple more trees and how long will I have to wait/

    Peter
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I think grafting is probably the usual method with both.
    Seed grown plants would be variable and cuttings probably quite difficult.
     
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    Thanks for this. What kind of root stock should I look for?
     
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    Dont know it the quick answer,
    surely there must be some info available from specialists, you could even try a local nursery that deals in fruit trees.
    This place is just down the road from me http://www.keepers-nursery.co.uk/stockresults.aspx?fruittype=7

    Just click on information on rootstocks.

    Seems they use a few different ones dependin on the size of tree you require.
     
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