Propagate the vinegar tree using cuttings

Propagation by cuttings

Cutting cuttings is a form of offshoot propagation. The ideal time to cut cuttings is winter. Cut the shoots at an angle. Make sure that the shoot is at least 15 centimeters long and has at least two nodes so that it can develop leaves after the roots have developed.

Place the cutting in a planter that has been filled with a mixture of sand, soil and coconut fiber. The offshoot should be halfway in the substrate. In the permanently moist soil, the offshoots are stimulated to form roots. A bright and cool place with temperatures between six and twelve degrees Celsius is ideal.

Cultivate young plants

It takes several months for the cutting to develop roots. In the following summer, the young plants are ready for transplanting. The vinegar tree is suitable for planting pots. Choose a planter with a volume of ten liters. Repotting in a larger container is necessary about every two years. In the tub, the bushes grow between two and three meters high.

When planting out in the field, look out for one Root lockso that the vinegar tree does not grow uncontrollably in the garden. Pond liner is not suitable because the strong roots drill holes in the material and grow through it. A stone vessel sunk into the ground or a Rain barrel Without a soil prevents the roots from creeping through the soil.

What you should be aware of:

• Vinegar trees develop flat roots
• Root system can reach a radius of ten meters
• Roots form shoots in an uncontrolled manner
• Rhus typhina is considered an invasive species

Location requirements

Vinegar trees are undemanding. They love a sunny location and thrive in the Penumbra. The soil can be nutrient-rich or nutrient-poor. The shrubs are sensitive to waterlogging, which is why they prefer a sandy soil with permeable properties. Vinegar trees are less able to adapt to different pH values. You need a low-lime soil.