So, it's best to graft the stock and scion from the same species. For best success, combine common fruit tree cultivars like apples, cherries, juneberry, autumn olives, and plums with a rootstock ...

Step 4: Prepare the scion branch Using the grafting knife, make a diagonal cut on the bottom of the scion branch, about 1 inch long. The cut should match the V-shape of the rootstock. Step 5 ...