On Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:53:46 -0500, "JNJ" wrote:

Another project -- We have some honeysuckle shrubs that are just rabid
growers. I've seen these things cut down to the ground in the spring then
grow to 10 feet by the end of the summer. The birds love the shrubs because
they provide both shelter and food (little red berries).

I've TRIED to get some seeds of honeysuckle shrubs -- everyone is either out
or they want to sell a tiny packet for an outrageous price. So I'm thinking
trying my hand at getting some cuttings to root.

I've never really tried this, so I thought I'd hit the collective up for
some suggestions. Can I just cut some stems, put some rooting powder on the
ends and stick 'em in the ground?

James


I don't know how much help my experiences will be, maybe it will at
least be a reference point. I had a honeysuckle vine on the north
side of the house. Bright shade. One of the branches got broken at a
woody part just a little fatter than a pencil. I used some rooting
hormone and stuck it in the garden close to the original vine. It
rooted and took off like gangbusters. IIRC it was late spring or
early summer. Never did get a cutting from the green twining part to
take root. But this was with a vine. I'm not familiar with
honeysuckle shrubs and don't know how closely related they are.

zhan