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Propagating Meteor Cherry Trees: Grafting vs. Seed

The Meteor cherry is a hybrid developed by the Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. Seeds will not produce trees true to the parent; they'll revert to earlier, often inferior traits. The reliable method is grafting scion wood onto hardy rootstock suited to your region (sometimes wild crabapple or cherry).

Grafting Resources

The University of Minnesota provides excellent grafting instructions. If you're new to grafting, consider purchasing a grafted tree or consulting a local nursery for custom grafting.

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