39. Propagation Schedule V.1
When to propagate which plant?
A running list of what season to propagate plants based on internet research and my own experience. This is Version One (V.1) dated January 17, 2024.
Winter
Late winter (February/March) after last frost
Blueberry
Boxwood
Green Mountain Boxwood — Winter 2024
Camellia
Japonica Holt* — Winter 2024 (*this is our neighbor’s Camelia, variety unknown)
Japonica Pink Perfection — Winter 2024
Japonica Jacks — Winter 2024
Japonica April Snow — Winter 2024
Sasanqua Autumn Moon = Marie Kirk — Winter 2024
Dogwood
Variegated Dogwood — Winter 2024
Kelsey Dogwood — Winter 2024
Pieris (after flowering)
Mystery Variety — Winter 2024
Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Willow
Dappled Willow
Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer (May/June) is the ideal time for Softwood Cuttings
Azaleas
Barberry (after blossoms fade)
Clemantis
Dogwood
Gardenia
Hydrangea
Weigela
Wisteria
Summer
Late Summer (August/September) is the ideal time for Semi-ripe Cuttings
Arborvitae
Boxwood
Cherry Laurel
Escallonia
Euonymus
Evergreen Shrubs
Hebe
Herbs
Holly
Juniper
Spirea
Star Jasmine
Fall
Fall (October/November) is the ideal time for Hardwood Cuttings, after leaf drop
Anise
Ocala Yellow Anise — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Arborvitae
Cheer Drop — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Azalea
Mystery variety — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Blueberry
Cryptomeria
Black Dragon — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Sekkan Sugi — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Dogwood
Escallonia
Mystery Variety — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Euonymus
Burning Bush — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Holly
Steeds Holly — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Hydrangea
Maple
Mystery Variety Vine Maple — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Mystery Pool Plant
Mystery — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Katsura Tree
Cercidiphyllum Japonicum — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Laurel
Cherry Laurel — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Madrona Tree
Mystery variety — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Mulberry
Ninebark
Pieris
Mystery variety — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Quince
Rhododendron
Mystery Rhododendrons — Fall 2023, potting up planned Spring 2024
Spirea
Weigela
Willow
Yew
Fail List
I will list here propagations that did not work for me, hopefully saving you the trouble.
(none, yet, but surely soon!)
My next step is to hopefully share my success (and/or failures) with others!