Which hedge shrubs are suitable?
Many Hedge plants can be easily propagated yourself, even if some species require a little patience for them to take root.
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This can be done without any problems, for example:
- Cornelian cherry,
- Liguster,
- Forsythia,
- Cotoneaster,
- Boxwood,
- Yew.
The right time to cut the cuttings
Ideally, cut cuttings in the months of May to August. In the case of deciduous shrubs, you can cut cuttings in autumn after the fallen leaves.
The degree of maturity of the wood is important:
- If you cut too early, the shoots are prone to rot.
- If they are already well lignified, they are reluctant to take root.
How are cuttings cut?
The cuttings, which should be about eight inches long, are separated from the upper third of the mother plant. Immediately remove all leaves and make a straight cut in the bark to mark where the top and bottom is. You also cut the lower area at an angle.
With some evergreen trees, successful rooting takes a long time. Instead of cutting cuttings, it has proven useful to tear the first section of shoots directly at the branch. Peel off the excess bark with a sharp knife so that the Astring becomes visible.
How are the cuttings set correctly?
- Loosen the soil and completely remove weeds.
- Put the shoot pieces in rows ten centimeters apart.
- It is important that you bring the lower end into the ground three quarters of the length of the branch pieces.
Tips
If you cut cuttings from the pruning in spring, they cannot be planted directly because the soil is still frozen. Store the cuttings upright until spring in a bucket filled with sand, which you put in the unheated garage or in a cool basement.