Posted by Joe K swnj7a
on 11/4/2009, 7:13 am, in reply to "Re: Rooting Eucalyptus cuttings... by millions... everyday! (so yea, it can be done)"
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Lisa keep trying! I think the key is to cut the stock plant down to the ground and then the new growth is more likely to root. One thing that nurseries did with a tough to root plant, Corylus avellena 'Contorta' or Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is to do just that and cut the plants way back and allow them to resprout, then wound lower new growth and apply rooting hormone and then cover in sawdust effectively layering and making plants that way. This method would probably work with Eucalyptis too and would be easiest for a homeowner without a mega facility as Gus showed us. My attempts at cuttings did not work but I didn't spend too much time and effort yet. Good luck! Keep trying!
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