propagating cherry blossom

[jaycraig]

ok so there is this okame cherry that i want to air layer and also take cuttings from. this should be done after blossom right?

when the leave emerge and has harden off?

how long does it take to harden off?

and does this goes for every species of cherry blossom no matter what time they bloom?

just making sure i dont want to miss this opportunity and have to wait till next year

 

[Pitoon]

After the first flush has hardened off would be the optimum time to take semi-hardwood cuttings.

 

[jaycraig]

After the first flush has hardened off would be the optimum time to take semi-hardwood cuttings.

how do i know exactly when they have harden off?

 

[Pitoon]

how do i know exactly when they have harden off?

By examining the branch.

 

[rockm]

Summer--

Cherry Tree Propagation: How To Grow Cherries From A Cutting

Propagating cherries from cuttings is the easiest and most reliable way to produce more cherry trees. Click here to learn how.

www.gardeningknowhow.com

pet peeve--it's simply "cherry" tree, not "Cherry blossom tree" Just like an apple tree is not an apple blossom tree...

 

[jaycraig]

Summer--

Cherry Tree Propagation: How To Grow Cherries From A Cutting

Propagating cherries from cuttings is the easiest and most reliable way to produce more cherry trees. Click here to learn how.

www.gardeningknowhow.com

pet peeve--it's simply "cherry" tree, not "Cherry blossom tree" Just like an apple tree is not an apple blossom tree...

ahhh very helpful thank you! and pardon my tree illiteracy

is it the same time frame for air layer?

 

[rockm]

ahhh very helpful thank you! and pardon my tree illiteracy

is it the same time frame for air layer?

Air layers are usually begun when the tree has finished leafing out, early to late spring. The process can be more effective then as the tree is actively growing and will respond more effectively with stronger rooting.

 

[Pitoon]

Have you done any research to what you are trying to accomplish?

 

[jaycraig]

Have you done any research to what you are trying to accomplish?

yes. all that wasn’t clear to me is the optimum time as that can be crucial for the success rate

 

[Pitoon]

yes. all that wasn’t clear to me is the optimum time as that can be crucial for the success rate

Avoid branches that is older than 3yrs old. The older the branch the higher the chance the air layer can spread over a couple of seasons to get it to root. They can bridge over so check after a few months if you see no roots.

If you can go for current years growth to last year's growth. Use chopped sphagnum moss, it will be easier to remove after the air layer has rooted.

Post pics

 

[Tbrshou]

By examining the branch.

What are the visual signs and or characteristics of a branch that has hardened off?

 

[LittleDingus]

Color change, stiffness, maybe some barking...

Fresh growth tends to be lighter/brighter in color. Hardened growth typically starts to be darker/duller in color...often tending towards reds and browns or maybe darker greens. More "woody" than "leafy".

 

[Tbrshou]

Color change, stiffness, maybe some barking...

Fresh growth tends to be lighter/brighter in color. Hardened growth typically starts to be darker/duller in color...often tending towards reds and browns or maybe darker greens. More "woody" than "leafy".

Thank you