Propagating a buxus plant

Foxylock · Rowan Tree Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 114 Location: cork

Hi guys.

I've a pretty strong box plant that has grown all straggly and I've been meaning to attempt to take some cuttings from it with a while now. So whats the best way to propagate and when is the best time ?

michael brenock · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:31 pm Post subject:

A good time to take cuttings of box is from now until the end of November in the open or cold frame. use either a heel or a straight cut across, length 4-6 inches (10-15 cms) and inserted half their length.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

Foxylock · Rowan Tree Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 114 Location: cork

Thanks for that Michael, how many leaves should be left on the cutting or is there any need to remove them. Tis a day for inside work today Rolling Eyes

michael brenock · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject:

leave all the leaves on but press the cuttings well into the soil so that the cutting is in contact with the soil.
michael brenock horticulturla advisor (retired)

michael brenock · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject:

leave all the leaves on but press the cuttings well into the soil so that the cutting is in contact with the soil.
michael brenock horticulturla advisor (retired)

Foxylock · Rowan Tree Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 114 Location: cork

Okey dokey, thanks again Michael