Guide on Cherry Tree Propagation: Cultivating Cherries from Tree Cuttings
In the world of gardening, propagating cherry trees from cuttings is a rewarding and straightforward process. Amy Grant, a professional chef and caterer with a passion for culinary gardening, shares her expertise on this topic.
Cherry trees can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. For a true copy of the tree, propagation from cuttings is the preferred method. There are two types of cherry trees: tart (Prunus cerasus) and sweet (Prunus avium).
When propagating cherry trees from cuttings, it's essential to choose a site for transplanting in full sun with well-draining soil. The cutting should be a 4 to 8-inch section of a branch, with leaves and two to four leaf nodes. The cutting should be taken during the dormant season for hardwood cuttings or during the summer for semi-hardwood cuttings.
To prepare the cutting, strip any leaves from the bottom 2/3, dip the end into rooting hormone, and make a hole in the rooting medium with your finger. Insert the cut end of the cutting into the hole, tamp down the rooting medium around it, and place a plastic bag over the container or a milk jug over the top of the pot for the cutting.
Keep the medium moist for the cherry tree cutting, misting it twice a day with a spray bottle. The cutting should be kept in a sunny area with a temperature of at least 65 degrees F (18 C).
After two to three months, remove the bag or milk jug from the cherry tree cutting and check if it has rooted. If so, gradually acclimate the new cherry tree to outdoor temperatures and sunlight before transplanting it. When the roots have encompassed the pot, transfer the cherry tree cutting to a gallon (3-4 L.) container filled with potting soil.
Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. She emphasises the importance of selecting a site with full sun and well-draining soil for the transplanted cherry tree. Propagation of cherry trees can also be done using semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings.
With these tips, you're well on your way to successfully propagating cherry trees from cuttings. Happy gardening!
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