How to Detach a Sucker with Roots

BoyerHoldingsLLC
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Hi All,

When I was digging and repotting my in ground trees I found this sucker. I found an interesting way to detach it as it was less than 6 inches long. I cut the root off with it into the bark. It is still living on the heat mat with a dome over top and I will report on it's progress. Easy way to get another tree.

Craig

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ross
1479331868

Good stuff, Craig.

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Sas
1479339435

I hope it survives.

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BoyerHoldingsLLC
1480369054

Hello,

I am please to say that a new leaf has emerged from the terminal bud and it appears to be on its way to life and happiness...

Craig

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TorontoJoe
1480387346

I did just this about 2 weeks ago. Plenty of root development but no leaves yet.

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BoyerHoldingsLLC
1480387498

Great minds think alike Joe. I am curious, did you cover the scar with any material on the main tree?

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TorontoJoe
1480485503

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Originally Posted by BoyerHoldingsLLC
Great minds think alike Joe. I am curious, did you cover the scar with any material on the main tree?

Ive never covered a cut to any tree, and have never had a problem. They seem to heal very quickly. I generally take a long utility kife and slide it into the soil parallel to the main trunk - close to take roots with the cutting.

I'm not brave enough to cut out any of the main trunk. I have 5 suckers taken this way recently rooting well right now in a window. So much easier and faster than cuttings.

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