October 23, 2023

Grafted plant suckers are shoots or growth that emerge from the rootstock of a grafted plant rather than from the desired scion. In a grafted plant, there are two main parts: the rootstock and the scion. The rootstock is the root system and lower portion of the plant, while the scion is the desired top portion with specific characteristics, such as fruit or flowers. Suckers that grow from the rootstock can divert energy away from the scion and should typically be pruned or removed to ensure the grafted plant maintains its desired traits.