Originally Posted by enigma

(William R. Watt) wrote in
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Newt ) writes:
William R. Watt Wrote:
I have some tree cuttings soaking in water.
The buds are starting to sprout leaves but no sign of roots yet after 3+ weeks. Do I wait for roots? Is it normal for cuttings to have leaves before roots?

And the type of tree you have soaking in water is???

butternut

http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/fn...s.cuttings.pdf

apparently butternut cuttings may root, but not in a bucket of water.
it looks like you'll need rooting hormone (willow water should work), plant in moist sterile medium under a mist tent. are you sure your cuttings are canker free?
lee