Hi. I'm trying to propagate this plant by ground layering and am hoping that I am correct with my assumption that this is a smoke Tree? Could someone please confirm?
It will take longer than that Torg, probably a couple of months. You can help it by making a small cut on the underside of the bark where it is touching the ground and burying that section slightly. Put a large stone or similar over the buried part to make sure the wind doesn't cause the branch to lift which would damage any developing roots.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Ok ta, will leave it a while then. Its my first attempt at layering and I have indeed made a cut in the branch and pinned it under some fresh compost. I've attached the vertical part to a wooden stick too as support.
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Yes, it is indeed a Cotinus. Mine roots where the branches touch the ground so you are doing the right thing.
Thank you very much. Any advise on when I should first check for rooting.. After a couple weeks or shall I leave it for longer?
It will take longer than that Torg, probably a couple of months. You can help it by making a small cut on the underside of the bark where it is touching the ground and burying that section slightly. Put a large stone or similar over the buried part to make sure the wind doesn't cause the branch to lift which would damage any developing roots.
Ok ta, will leave it a while then. Its my first attempt at layering and I have indeed made a cut in the branch and pinned it under some fresh compost. I've attached the vertical part to a wooden stick too as support.
Perfect!