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winter hardwood propagation

16 years ago

I posted this on the plant propagation forum but haven't gotten any replies. Since these are all natives, I was hoping someone here might have experience, positive or negative, propagating winter hardwood cuttings of the following species.

Thanks

Ilex verticillata

Amelanchier sp.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Fothergilla gardenii

Viburnum nudum/cassinoides, prunifolium, lentago, trilobum, dentatum

Hamemelis virginiana

Mahonia sp.

Myrica pensylvanica

Rhus aromatica

Diervilla sp.

Sasafrass albidum

Lindera benzoin

Rhamnus caroliniana

Comments (4)

carol23_gw
16 years ago
You may want to pick up a copy of Bill Cullina's Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines. An entire section is dedicated to the specifics of propagation - seeds, soft and hardwood cuttings, root cuttings, and the timing to succeed.
razorback33
16 years ago
I would try the local Library for one of Michael Dirr's books on woody plants. Most Libraries can obtain books through their interchange network, if they don't have it on their shelves. You might also try a local new or used book store, if one is available! They seem to be a dying breed around here. Guess people don't have time to read anymore.:Best one to look for is:
The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation,....
Michael A. Dirr & Charles W. Heuser, Authors
ISBN-10 0942375009
ISBN-13 978-0942375008

If not available, the following manual has propagation information for each species described:
Manual of Woody Landscape Plants
Michael A. Dirr, Author
ISBN-10 0875638007
ISBN-13 978-0875638003

Good luck! :Rb
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beetle_doc
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks,
I probably should have taken a look at those references first. I'll go check out copies today. I have been doing a lot of internet research on these species and have gotten some conflicting results. If Dirr's books do not clear things up, I will ask more specific questions.
bob64
16 years ago
Can't help much but sometimes if you cut a stake from a tree and jam it in the soil it will take root. Some trees work better than others for this purpose. I purchased dormant willow stakes for just that purpose and they did grow.

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