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Two Separate Questions on Propogation Deodara

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> Date: Wed, 30 Apr 97 14:35:54 PDT
> To: dm2477
> Subject: Two Separate Questions on Propogation
> 
> I have an unusual strain of Deodara cedar and I would like
> to propogate it.  It produces only catkins, never cones, 
> so I cannot collect seeds.  I can think of two approaches:
> 
> 1)  Cut off some new growth, apply rooting hormone, and 
> place it in a pot of soil.
> 
> 2)  Use air-layering:  cut a small slit in the new growth,
> apply rooting hormone, and enclose this part of the twig
> in wet sphagnum moss.  When roots grow out into the moss a
> month or so later, cut the twig off the tree and plant it.
> 
> Is there a preferred method for vegetative propogation of
> conifers?  Any additional advice?
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> I have gathered small starts of Pacific Madrona (arbutus
> menzeisii) and have grown them successfully for years in 
> planters.  Is there any information out there regarding 
> propogation of madronas (either vegetatively or by seed)?
> 


-- 
Sincerely,  

Duncan McAlpine
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