xmas tree

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  1. sammyveggiesbmth

    sammyveggiesbmth Gardener

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    hi everyone what are the chances of me rooting my cut xmas tree ???
     
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    If there is any roots at base agood chance if not dont think so but you may be able to take fresh tip cuttings to root.
     
  3. sammyveggiesbmth

    sammyveggiesbmth Gardener

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    no roots at all cut over from root!

    how would i take a tip cuttings to root?

    p.s thanks for responding scotkat! x x
     
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    " no roots at all cut over from root!"

    No chance then :(

    " how would i take a tip cuttings to root?"

    As tree has been cut for several weeks I doubt that will work, and IME sappy conifers, like Pine / Spruce, are difficult to grow from cuttings.

    Seed perhaps? Or buy a small pot grown one and grow it on, in a pot, for re-use in future years?
     
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    I'd have said the chances are nil! Wait for next year and buy one with a root on. Actually, you might find some rooted ones about now on extra special offer, just a thought.
     
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    Homebase were selling rooted trees last week cheap.
     
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