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Name: Sue L.
Status: educator
Age: 40s
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Date: 6/4/2003
Question:
I am trying to propagate (root) several tree species, particularly birch trees. I have been told that placing them in water with willow branches should stimulate root growth. Others have told me that hardwood trees will not root from cuttings no matter how long they are left in water. Any suggestions on how to root tree species from cuttings.

Replies:
Possibly helpful:

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/prop.html

http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/1999/110199.html

http://courses.forestry.ubc.ca/frst200/lectures/VegetativeReproduction.htm

Anthony Brach, Ph.D


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