Propagating plants from hardwood cuttings is a rewarding and cost-effective way to grow your garden. Hardwood cuttings are taken from mature wood during the plant’s dormant season in fall or winter. This method works especially well for deciduous shrubs, trees, and some evergreen plants. With the proper care, these cuttings can develop into healthy new plants.
Here’s a guide to 40 plants that can be easily propagated from hardwood cuttings.
What Are Hardwood Cuttings?
Hardwood cuttings are sections of mature, woody stems taken from plants after their leaves have fallen and they have entered dormancy. These cuttings are typically 6–12 inches long and are taken from the current or previous year’s growth.
Why Propagate from Hardwood Cuttings?
- Cost-Effective: No need to buy new plants.
- Sustainable: Reduces waste and expands your garden naturally.
- Simple and Efficient: Requires minimal equipment and effort.
How to Take Hardwood Cuttings
- Choose Healthy Wood: Select disease-free, mature stems from a healthy plant.
- Cut at the Right Angle: Make a straight cut at the bottom and an angled cut at the top to differentiate ends.
- Dip in Rooting Hormone: Enhance root development with rooting powder or gel.
- Plant in Soil or Medium: Place cuttings in moist soil or sand, ensuring at least one node is buried.
- Water and Protect: Keep the soil moist and protect cuttings from extreme weather.
40 Plants to Propagate from Hardwood Cuttings
Flowering Shrubs
- Hydrangea
Perfect for stunning summer blooms in various colors. - Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
A hardy shrub with vibrant, hibiscus-like flowers. - Lilac (Syringa)
A fragrant spring-flowering shrub. - Forsythia
Known for its bright yellow flowers in early spring. - Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Offers citrus-scented white blossoms. - Weigela
A low-maintenance shrub with trumpet-shaped flowers. - Spirea
Produces clusters of tiny, delicate flowers. - Viburnum
Known for its clusters of flowers and berries. - Deutzia
A graceful shrub with cascading white or pink flowers. - Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Attracts pollinators with its fragrant flower spikes.
Deciduous Trees
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