How to root a branch from a fallen African cedar?

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  1. micro76

    micro76 Member

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    Is is possible to treat a live cedar branch with rooting hormone and have it take root? The tree it was removed from was uprooted in a storm. The tree has sentimental value, so I would appreciate any suggestions how to proceed. The branch is standing in water, has several cones and new green needle growth.
     
  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Sorry, no, cedars won't root from cuttings.

    You could try getting the seeds out of the cones and see if you can germinate any of them. Soak the cones in ice-cold water for 3 or 4 days, then break the top off with a hammer, and pull apart the scales by hand; there are two seeds on each scale. With cultivated cedars, typically only a small proportion of the seeds will be viable; the viable seeds are plump, about 1.5cm long with a 2-3cm long seedwing.
     

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