Two years ago I planted a number of apple trees. During this last winter, a strong wind snapped off the top off one of the trees. This spring I noticed new growth coming from that broken sapling, just above the hybrid’s graft.
Grace Tanka
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Damaged apple tree Buds above the grower’s graft Begins life again
Life gives some a second chance When the sapling’s roots are strong