Can a Chinese rose be grafted onto a pepper tree?

1. Is it possible?

Zanthoxylum bungeanum trees cannot be grafted onto roses because Zanthoxylum bungeanum and roses belong to different families and genera, and they cannot be used as rootstocks or grafted. Generally speaking, roses, wild roses, large-flowered roses and some varieties of roses can be used as rootstocks for roses.

2. Grafting method

When grafting roses, choose leaf buds that are growing strong and full, remove about one centimeter of them, cut the bark at the same position on the rootstock, and go deep into the wood. Use a thin breathable plastic bag to tie the leaf buds and rootstock together. Do not tie them too tightly or too loosely. If the tying is too loose, the buds and the rootstock will not be in contact and cannot heal. If the tying is too tight, the buds may be squeezed and injured, affecting the survival rate.

3. Purpose of Grafting

The grafted rose can be fuller, more upright, and its original shape can be changed. After grafting, flowers of different colors can bloom on the same plant, improving the ornamental value of the rose.