Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
cuttings from Ilex.
Hi. I intend to form a hedge using Ilex `Golden King.`My question is, is it viable to take cuttings from an existing `Golden King` I have, and when would be the best time. I have heard that a semi-ripe cutting is okay, and would like instructions on how to do this please.
happy gardening Roger |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
cuttings from Ilex.
On Nov 8, 8:36*am, roger w wrote:
Hi. I intend to form a hedge using Ilex `Golden King.`My question is, is it viable to take cuttings from an existing `Golden King` I have, and when would be the best time. I have heard that a semi-ripe cutting is okay, and would like instructions on how to do this please. happy gardening Roger -- roger w Holly is relatively easy to root from cuttings. For this type of holly, semi-hardwood cuttings taken in early fall (you may still have time) take best. It is also suggested that a "heel" cutting is preferred. I have included a link to an excellent fact sheet that explains when and how to strike cuttings for various woody ornamentals - just sift through to the info on English hollies. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8702.html FWIW, despite the name, 'Golden King' is a female clone. If you want berries you will have to include a suitable, compatable male pollinator. A male variety of English holly (Ilex aquifolium) would work. |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Ilex Opaca | United Kingdom | |||
Ilex vomitoria "Schilling's dwarf" Yaupon holly; miniature hedge q's | Bonsai | |||
[IBC] Ilex schwoebel 'Compacta' | Bonsai | |||
Ilex (varigated holly) turning yellow | United Kingdom | |||
Quercus Ilex | sci.agriculture |