Is it too late in the season to try to root cuttings?  Or, should that be done in the spring?  Days are getting short. but still sunny.  Zone 9B

I would think being in zone 9 you would be OK.

  That's a beautiful spoon!    very nice wood burning.

Thanks for the help.. and thanks for the compliment.

Hi,
If your trees are actively growing, you can root cuttings easily. If your trees are slowing down, slow will the rooting process be.
Unless you have a greenhouse to provide more constant conditions (heat, and light) .

Thanks.. no greenhouse yet.  Maybe a small, inexpensive one from Harbor Freight next year.  Be great for an early garden start as well as possible cuttings.  Trees around here still look pretty good altho I see some leaves starting to brown.  I don't know if that's because they are not irrigated or otherwise.  I have seen one local one that is irrigated and looks very good.  That is the only one visible that is producing fruit.  I'll try some cuttings from that as I have permission to pick fruit as well as make some cuttings.

Am I wanting wood that has the grayish bark on it or the wood that is obviously newer that is still rich coffee brown?  Also, what diameter should I shoot for?  Pinkie size, middle finger or thumb?  Sorry, but that was the easiest picture for me without going 3/8", 1/2", etc?  :D