Part 2: Propagation by stem cuttings

2. Hardwood cuttings

Hardwood cuttings = stem cuttings taken of deciduous trees and shrubs in the dormant season (late autumn to early spring in the UK). The stems are hard and woody at this time of year.

This type of cutting has the benefit of being able to be rooted without supplementary heating or at high humidity as they have no leaves, but rooting is slow.

>Hardwood cuttings (YouTube, 5:12)
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Activity

Have a go at making some hardwood cuttings as instructed in the video. If it is not the right time of year then have a practice anyway on some woody stems with the leaves removed to get a feel for it, then you can carry out the propagation for real at the correct time of year.