Why can't plants from differing families be grafted together?

Since ancient times, people have cut and joined together plants of different varieties or species so they would grow as a single plant — a process known as grafting (Figures 1 and 2). read more

How to Graft Plants. Three Methods: Grafting with Top Grafts (Tomato and Eggplant Plants) Grafting with the Tongue Approach Method (Melon and Cucumber Plants) Using the T-Budding Method (Roses, Citrus Trees, and Avocado Trees) Community Q&A. Grafting is a technique of combining two plants or pieces of plants so they grow together. read more

Pears can be grafted onto quince to produce a dwarf pear tree, and apples can be grafted onto Crab apple to produce a dwarf apple tree, if you have a small yard but want fruit trees. To summarize: “Plants of the same botanical genus and species can usually be grafted even though they are a different variety. read more

Compatibility is determined by the species of fruit trees you wish to graft together. Generally speaking, they need to be very closely related for the graft to take successfully. Sometimes, incompatible grafts may survive past the initial stages, but they eventually fail. read more