By Sheilabub
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
I love my Dwarf Robinia pseudoacacia . . . does anyone know if there is any way that I can propagate it as I'll really miss it when we move house?!
- 15 Aug, 2017
Answers
If on its own roots--not grafted--root cuttings taken early in spring may be easier, with a lower mortality rate. That may cause more suckering from the mother plant, though!
15 Aug, 2017
Many thanks Seaburn for taking the trouble . . . I'll see what I can do.
Thank you Tug . . . I've missed the Spring though as we'll be moving house within a few weeks.
16 Aug, 2017
Well, you can take them any season, but they sprout fastest in the spring
16 Aug, 2017
Thanks again Tug.
18 Aug, 2017
Found this on the net
Step 1
Cut small new-growth branches with a leaf node near the cut. Branches should be at least 8 inches long, but can be longer.
Step 2
Dip the cut end into rooting hormone. Allow the powder to stick to the cutting.
Step 3
Plant the cutting in a mixture of 50% sand and 50% vermiculite. Water well. Keep cuttings at a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees F.
Step 4
Mist the cuttings frequently with a spray bottle and keep the soil damp.
Step 5
Be patient. Rooting can take 3 months or more.
Though the seeds germinate quite easily but it may not be 100% identical due to it being seed.
15 Aug, 2017