AusBonsai

Hi guys

I am getting this thread started up to try and get a cohesive list of what species will readily grow from root cuttings, once we get a decent list up with how readily they will shoot, how long it can take or even if they are a bit finiky.

I am asking this as I have recently noticed that some of my willow leaf root cuttings are finally showing signs of life after a good few months since they had been taken i was nearly ready to throw them out, glad i didnt now. I also have some others that I am trying, although not 100% sure if they will shoot or not.

so lets have it in the format of common name - botanical name - and how easy they strike (easy (best),relativly easy (close to easy with some inconsistencies) , mid range (sometimes a little touch and go), some difficulty (low strike rates), hard ( very low to none strike rate).
some in my list may be missing a few, feel free to post up your experiences on them.

so to get a start to the list here is a few -

willow leaf fig - ficus nerifolia - relatively easy

chinese elm - Ulmus parvifolia - easy

cork bark elm - Ulmus propinqua var. suberosa - easy ( not sure on the botanical name of this one, i was always under the impression they were ch. parvifolia).

clerodendrum - clerodendrum - easy

willow - salix spp. - easy

obviously there is a lot more, we could also possibly go on with this and also add a list of species for normal stem cuttings (hardwood, soft wood etc).

jamie

Wrightia Religiosa (thai Temple Bells) - Bloody site easier than top cuttings (but still not 100% tho')

i recently repotted my hibiscus. there was a long root. so im trying that.

will keep you guys updated.

malus, liquidambar, wisteria
Craigw

Crepe Myrtle.

Pyrus understock

Gavin

allocasuarina's, often shoot from small surface roots

What about swampys, I've had about a 99.9% return on cuttings....even the lengths of a 50mm chopped trunk strike.

Glenn C wrote:What about swampys, I've had about a 99.9% return on cuttings....even the lengths of a 50mm chopped trunk strike.

Hi mate this is one that I am curious about, I know they can strike from cuttings pretty easy, just not sure on the root cuttings. sometimes tree's root systems dont allow for regeneration of foliage from the root stock, so I am not sure.


keep them coming in guys, will make a decent list when there is enough

Natal Fig - Ficus Natalensis

Serissa - also suckers dramatically from roots.

Good idea for a thread Jamie!

Ive read Ginkgo biloba strike from roots but ive never tried it. Seems odd to me, considering its not a dicot (or even an angiosperm).

Anybody tried Ginkgo?

Joel

hi guys, just taking another look at this and add some more to the list and every one elses contributions

willow leaf fig - ficus nerifolia - relatively easy

chinese elm - Ulmus parvifolia - easy

cork bark elm - Ulmus propinqua var. suberosa - easy ( not sure on the botanical name of this one, i was always under the impression they were ch. parvifolia).

clerodendrum - clerodendrum - easy

willow - salix spp. - easy

Thai temple bells - Wrightia Religiosa - intermediate

crab apple - malus -

american maple - liquid amber - easy

wisteria - wisteria -

crepe myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica -

callery pear - pyrus -

she oak - allocasuarina* -

natal fig - ficus natalensis - easy

tree of a thousand stars - serrisa -

maiden hair tree - ginko biloba -

seiju elm - ulmus parvifolia var. - easy

hokkaido elm - ulmus parvifolia var. - easy



as more become available I will update the thread

jamie

I second elm and liquidambar. I have never intentionally set out to try those two.
It just happened by accident.

My elms and liquiambars had their roots out of the pot. I had to cut them off to
moved the pots. Whatever remained on the ground just shot off everywhere. I have
a shrub-like elm in a corner of my backyard.

In my understanding, in QLD, a State government department actually classifies elm
as pest?

Best regards.

In my understanding, in QLD, a State government department actually classifies elm
as pest?

They sure do Daiviet - but they've got it totally screwed up (typical government departmental idiots). They have named Celtis Sinensis (Chinese Hackberry) as Chinese Elm!!!

I fail to see how Ulmus Parvifolia can be confused with Celtis Sinensis.

how long do root cutting take to stike

thank you
moopoo