Terrapinflyer
Seedling
Hello,
I have a largish BRT that routinely loses leaves just before buds break in those spots. It doesn't concern me, but would like to remove them as they happen. Once they have yellowed, I assume they are not making energy for the tree and could be removed, being cautious for die-back. Am I correct?
Also, I have seen it said that these root readily from cuttings. I have had no luck with soft or semi-hard wood cuttings, with and without rooting hormone. Anyone here have success and would like to share their technique? Am I out of luck trying to propagate this in Zone 6b?
Michael
I have a largish BRT that routinely loses leaves just before buds break in those spots. It doesn't concern me, but would like to remove them as they happen. Once they have yellowed, I assume they are not making energy for the tree and could be removed, being cautious for die-back. Am I correct?
Also, I have seen it said that these root readily from cuttings. I have had no luck with soft or semi-hard wood cuttings, with and without rooting hormone. Anyone here have success and would like to share their technique? Am I out of luck trying to propagate this in Zone 6b?
Michael