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stroppy*cow · ‎02-08-2013

I have a very large bay tree in the front garden.

Is it possible to take cuttings from it, and if so, what do I need to tell "himself" to do.

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brynteg11 · ‎02-08-2013

not done it myself but here are instructions from a site I googled

Take a heel cutting, a fresh shoot or tip in early summer or in autumn/fall. Cut from a mature bay tree. The cutting should be about 8cm (3") in length.
Remove the upper and lower leaves from the cutting.
Dip the intended root end into hormonal cutting mix. This will stimulate vigorous root growth.
Put the cutting into a container filled with two-thirds coarse sand and one-third peat moss.
Put the container under a plastic bag hanging over wire or similar to keep it from touching or landing on the cutting. This creates a mini-greenhouse for the cutting.
Be patient. It will take around 9 months for the cutting to root.

brynteg11 · ‎02-08-2013

not done it myself but here are instructions from a site I googled

Take a heel cutting, a fresh shoot or tip in early summer or in autumn/fall. Cut from a mature bay tree. The cutting should be about 8cm (3") in length.
Remove the upper and lower leaves from the cutting.
Dip the intended root end into hormonal cutting mix. This will stimulate vigorous root growth.
Put the cutting into a container filled with two-thirds coarse sand and one-third peat moss.
Put the container under a plastic bag hanging over wire or similar to keep it from touching or landing on the cutting. This creates a mini-greenhouse for the cutting.
Be patient. It will take around 9 months for the cutting to root.

stroppy*cow · ‎02-08-2013

Thank you, I will get him to have a go.

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Some days I pray for silence
Some days I pray for soul
Some days I just pray to the god of sex and drums and rock 'n' roll

brynteg11 · ‎02-08-2013

🙂 good luck

merc1_clocks · ‎02-08-2013

stroppy...just remember to sit & supervise ( they love that ! )

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stroppy*cow · ‎02-08-2013

Oh I am VERY good at watching and supervising (and being annoying).

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Some days I pray for silence
Some days I pray for soul
Some days I just pray to the god of sex and drums and rock 'n' roll