top grafting

American  

noun

Horticulture.

1. grafting in the top, as of a tree, in order to replace existing branches with those of a more desired variety or form.

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Etymology

Origin of top grafting

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The top grafting on the large Canadian black nuts gives good results also.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 by Northern Nut Growers Association

The ordinary form of top grafting in stems an inch or more in diameter will work well.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

The top grafting method shown is easy and sure if you have "the know-how and skill."

From Walnut Growing in Oregon by Cooper, Jacob Calvin

The number of trees to the acre, and whether to grow seedling or grafted trees; and if grafted whether root grafting or top grafting is best must be considered.

From Walnut Growing in Oregon by Cooper, Jacob Calvin

If the trees are not too old and are fairly vigorous, poor varieties may sometimes be worked over by top grafting to better varieties.

From Apple Growing by Burritt, M. C.