Vol. 36
Title: SOFTWOOD CUTTING PROPAGATION OF OAKS, MAGNOLIAS, CRABAPPLES, AND DOGWOODS
Author: Don Covan
pp: 419-420
Abstract:
At Simpson Nurseries we propagate trees in many ways including seeds, hardwood cuttings, budding, and grafting. However, the propagation method that we are steadily expanding is that of softwood cuttings. Today I wish to discuss softwood cutting propagation of oaks, magnolias, crabapples, and dogwoods. We have chosen to use the softwood cutting method because seeds are too variable, hardwood cuttings are too limiting, and budding and grafting are too expensive and time-consuming. We have found that softwood cutting propagation is not the answer for all trees. However, we do consider it an excellent method for many shade and flowering trees that have superior shape and fall color, characteristics that we want to maintain.
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