species which grow from root cuttings
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species which grow from root cuttings
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
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
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
Wrightia Religiosa (thai Temple Bells) - Bloody site easier than top cuttings (but still not 100% tho')
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
i recently repotted my hibiscus. there was a long root. so im trying that.
will keep you guys updated.
will keep you guys updated.
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Crepe Myrtle.
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
What about swampys, I've had about a 99.9% return on cuttings....even the lengths of a 50mm chopped trunk strike.
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
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
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
Natal Fig - Ficus Natalensis
Serissa - also suckers dramatically from roots.
Serissa - also suckers dramatically from roots.
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
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?
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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
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
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
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
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Re: species which grow from root cuttings
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.
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.
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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!!!In my understanding, in QLD, a State government department actually classifies elm
as pest?
I fail to see how Ulmus Parvifolia can be confused with Celtis Sinensis.
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