How Thick Can a Cutting for a Giant Sequoia Tree Be?
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Posted 3 months 3 weeks ago #84950
Hello,
Next week, a massive Giant Sequoia tree is being felled in my area, and I’d love to collect some cuttings to try propagating it. As a beginner, I’m wondering:
How thick can a cutting realistically be to have a chance of rooting?
I know that thinner cuttings tend to root more easily, but I’d like to try using thicker ones to get a bigger head start. Is it possible to root thick hardwood cuttings, or is that too difficult?
Any tips, advice, or success stories would be greatly appreciated. I’d love to preserve a piece of this beautiful tree.
Next week, a massive Giant Sequoia tree is being felled in my area, and I’d love to collect some cuttings to try propagating it. As a beginner, I’m wondering:
How thick can a cutting realistically be to have a chance of rooting?
I know that thinner cuttings tend to root more easily, but I’d like to try using thicker ones to get a bigger head start. Is it possible to root thick hardwood cuttings, or is that too difficult?
Any tips, advice, or success stories would be greatly appreciated. I’d love to preserve a piece of this beautiful tree.
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Posted 3 months 3 weeks ago #84951
I am not sure they will root, but why not take bigger as well as smaller pieces. I think a propagator at this time of year will be needed.
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Posted 5 days 10 hours ago #85491
Don't know whether my late response could help you or not.?Giant Sequoia cuttings root best when young and softwood to semi-hardwood, typically pencil-thick (?" or less). Rooting thick hardwood cuttings (over ?") is very difficult and rarely successful, especially for beginners. Hopefully, you will succeed.
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