Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
Can You Get Roots to Grow Out of a Tree Branch?
Can You Get Roots to Grow Out of a Tree Branch?. Trees come in numerous sizes, shapes and colors that complement any landscape design and increase property value. Many trees produce fragrant blossoms or tasty fruits and nuts. Purchasing trees can be expensive, and it may be difficult to find seedlings to grow the particular tree you want. You can...
Trees come in numerous sizes, shapes and colors that complement any landscape design and increase property value. Many trees produce fragrant blossoms or tasty fruits and nuts. Purchasing trees can be expensive, and it may be difficult to find seedlings to grow the particular tree you want. You can grow new trees from the branches of other trees in a process known as propagation.
Types of Tree Cuttings
There are three types of cuttings commonly used for propagating trees: softwood cuttings from new branches of this year’s growth are taken during the summer; semi-hardwood cuttings from partially mature new branches are gathered from July to September; and hardwood cuttings from dormant, full-grown branches are cut sometime from late fall to the beginning of spring. Only use cuttings from a disease-free tree, and select the healthiest branches. Use several cuttings, since some of them may not produce roots.
Readying the Cuttings
Cut branch sections at least 6 inches long or use one longer branch to create several cuttings. Gather your cuttings in the early hours of the day and do not allow them to dry out before planting. Place the cuttings in a dampened paper towel. Remove any leaves from the cuttings except for two or three near the top. Cut off any flowers or berries on the branches. If the leaves on the branch are large, cut them in half.
Growing Environment Needed
Fill a 6-inch or larger pot with good quality potting soil. Use a pot that has drainage holes already or put several holes in the bottom of it. Some gardeners mix their own soil using equal parts (by volume) of perlite, sand and peat moss. Dig holes in the soil that are 3 inches deep and the same diameter as the tree cuttings. Place the holes 2 inches apart; spread them farther apart if the cuttings have leaves on them to ensure they do not touch.
Caring for Tree Cuttings
Pour some rooting hormone into a small container or baggy and dip each cutting’s bottom half into the container. Shake the cutting to remove any extra hormone material, and insert the cutting in a hole. Push the soil around the cutting and then use a spray bottle to dampen the cuttings and the soil with water. Make several holes in a plastic bag and put it on top of the pot. Spray the tree cuttings every two weeks until roots form in a month or so.
