Cuttings etiquette-Help please

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rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1384528344	Reply with quote #1

Hello all I am attaching a photo of a tip that will become a cutting to be sent to a member. As you will notice, toward the bottom right there is a small branch that is about 2-3 inches approximately. Should that be trimmed off the main six-inch cutting I will send to the member? And if I do trim it, does the little cutting have any value as its own cutting, or is it just too small? Thank you in advance to all responders. Attached Images image.jpg (826.33 KB, 68 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

GRamaley

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Posted 1384528891	Reply with quote #2

I would trim it off, wrap in a damp paper towel and toss in a ziploc and put in a closet.... if it were closer to the top and not such an awkward angle I'd say leave it, but it will interfere with be able to package the cutting nicely and is a lovely cutting without that. IMHO. __________________ Gloria --------------- 7a, maybe 8

coop951

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Posted 1384529687	Reply with quote #3

I would say that if it has 3 nodes it is a legitimate cutting. I am sending cuttings out also and 3 nodes was my benchmark. __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

aphahn

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Posted 1384531266	Reply with quote #4

I like to ship and receive strait pieces. They are much easier to wrap and protect. Pretty much any branched scion I have had shipped to me has been damaged or dried out if it was not sent in a box. If you are not shipping in a box, I would snip it off. Then send it along as a bonus or root it yourself. __________________ Andy - Zone 6a Lat 39.9º N, Alt 5390' Westminster CO ⚘ Scion List

Maro2Bear

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Posted 1384531825	Reply with quote #5

Rafael , since you indicate this cutting is already promised to a member, I'd reach out to them and see what they prefer. That's a nice looking little branch there that could add some character to the new tree. __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

cis4elk

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Posted 1384532581	Reply with quote #6

If you cut that little shoot off with a small T section of the main branch it might stand a better chance of successful rooting. Just like pruning, decisions...decisions. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

Bikkurim

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Posted 1384533630	Reply with quote #7

I like getting those quarky little pieces. I've gotten pretty tiny cuttings to root or it could be left on for character or future plans. I agree with Mark and think you should ask the person you are sending them to. It's nice of you to put so much thought into it. __________________ Sarah greater Portland, Oregon area zone 8b Wish list:any Col de Dame, Maltese Falcon, Maltese Beauty, Black Zadar, Fico Piccolino, Petite Negri, Red Lebanese

Luke

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Posted 1384536012	Reply with quote #8

Am with coop 3 nodes is more than enough, __________________ Luke 8b, England. Wish list: Olympian, Malta black, Nero 600m/400m(Vallecald),Tacoma Violet,

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1384538315	Reply with quote #9

Well thanks everyone again for your ideas, I corresponded with the recipient and he opted to have me cut the twig and include it in the package, I will try to shoot for 3 nodes in my cuttings, happy thanksgiving to all! __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

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