(March 3, 2024) Nearly dead -- Dug up the roots, it was definitely dead below the graft, but still had living cambium just below ground level (lower than the cut in this photo), so I put it in a pot to see if it'll recover.
(photo taken December 28, 2023)
(photo taken November 5, 2023)
(photo taken November 5, 2023)
(October 28, 2023) Frost report -- Only faintest hint of cellular damage on leaves of "Etsicola" graft from 30°F.
(October 25, 2023) Update -- Planted out in early summer 2023, has grown nicely. Only the "Etsicola" graft is growing, no rootstock branches.