Can you take cuttings from trees?

Hi there

The title says it all. Is it possible to take cuttings from trees or only from plants?

Thanks
Amanda

 

That is a bigger question than you realise and the answer is that it depends on the tree. Some you can very easily and others need specialist treatment and some are impossible. Is there any particular tree you wish to propagate?

 

Hi there

I don't actually know the name of the tree. I'll have to ask my next door neighbour.

Amanda

 

Hi

I've attempted to add links to pics of the tree. Anyone know what it is as if a cutting is not possible I could go and buy one.

Hope the links work.

http://pictures06.aol.co.uk/NASApp/ygp/Login?event=DirectView&shareInfo=mFQYMXJcDsVor%2fjCX1I1z2F51ZGo1hdAMkhV2mH6rKW%2fjFCnkV3ciA%3d%3d&pageName=AlbumViewFromEmails&locale=en_UK


http://pictures04.aol.co.uk/NASApp/ygp/Login?event=DirectView&shareInfo=mFQYMXJcDsXkoqaeADl2MuOpjZTrVqUnbOg7B1wYVda%2fjFCnkV3ciA%3d%3d&pageName=AlbumViewFromEmails&locale=en_UK


Thanks
Amanda

 

What did your neighbour say...Cherry??

 

I didn't go round in the end as I wanted to try adding pictures to the board. Were you able to view the URL then? I'm pretty sure there is an easier way of adding pics than pasting the URL but I couldn't work out how to.

Amanda

 

Could it be a dwarf cherry then?

Amanda

 

Just managed to look at the first pic...Now I'm not sure!

[ 21. May 2006, 07:49 PM: Message edited by: Paladin ]

 

I was comparing them with mine.

 

All I get is a request for username and password. :confused:

 

Sorry Amanda - I can't see your photos. Go to the members gallery section of the forum There are clear instructions there on how to post photos using Photobucket. I struggled at first, but its quite easy really.

 

Thank you.

Here are the pics of the tree in question.





Just wondered what it is and whether it is easy to take cuttings from it.

Thanks
Amanda

 

It's a cherry, prob prunus serrula, judging by the bark. I've found they take well if you do what they call hardwood cuttings. Wait until autumn, cut off some lengths of branch about the length of your secateurs, just below a leaf joint and get rid of the leaves, put it in the ground where it won't be disturbed, so only a couple of inches are left above ground, and leave well alone. If it works, leaves will start to appear in spring, then gently dig it out of the ground with plenty of soil around the roots, and pot it up, or put it in the ground wher you want it to grow. Willows and dog-woods do well that way, and so do lots of trees. Have fun!

 

Thats a real good one for the bark.

 

Thank you. Yes the bark is beautiful isn't it. I will have to be very patient and wait until the Autumn then. I will ask my neighbour if they mind me taking a cutting from the bit that overhangs. I am sure they won't mind as they are quite nice people. They did once ask if i minded that some of their plants overhang and I told them I love it as they have really nice plants.

I presume I would dip the branch in rooting hormone? Would I remove all the leaves? (I suppose they will drop off anyway in Autumn.) Do I cover it at all? It will be exciting if it does grow leaves next Spring.

Thanks again
Amanda