How to Detach a Sucker with Roots

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BoyerHoldingsLLC

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Posted 1479331671	Reply with quote #1

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 __________________ Craig A. Boyer

ross

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Posted 1479331868	Reply with quote #2

Good stuff, Craig. __________________ Ross - Zone 6B/7A - Philadelphia My Cultivar List / Pictures! / My YouTube

Sas

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Posted 1479339435	Reply with quote #3

I hope it survives. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

BoyerHoldingsLLC

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Posted 1480369054	Reply with quote #4

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 __________________ Craig A. Boyer

TorontoJoe

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Posted 1480387346	Reply with quote #5

I did just this about 2 weeks ago. Plenty of root development but no leaves yet. __________________ Zone 6 Guildwood Village - Toronto, Canada Seeking: Panache, Really great unknowns

BoyerHoldingsLLC

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Posted 1480387498	Reply with quote #6

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

TorontoJoe

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Posted 1480485503	Reply with quote #7

Quote: 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. __________________ Zone 6 Guildwood Village - Toronto, Canada Seeking: Panache, Really great unknowns

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