How to propagate juniper

Reproduction method

Cuttings

Juniper can be propagated by cuttings of soft or hard wood, usually at the end of autumn, using 50 cm long thick branches smeared with mud, so that the survival rate will be very high. There are also some larger cultivated varieties that can be propagated by cuttings, but this method grows relatively slowly in the early stages.

In order to make it grow into seedlings early, it is used quite frequently. For cuttings, the top of the side branches are usually used, with a length of about 15 cm. They are often implanted in mud, which will give them a better chance of survival. However, when taking cuttings, you must not plant them near apple orchards, pear orchards, etc., otherwise it will be easy to cause other diseases. Everyone must remember this.

Layering

In addition to the cutting method, we can also use the layering method. We can choose some sturdier branches and peel off a circle of bark about 15 to 30 centimeters below the top. The width of the wound after peeling is generally about 1 centimeter, and the depth of the wound is about the maximum depth when the epidermis is just peeled off.

Cut a piece of film with a length of 10 to 20 cm and a width of 5 to 8 cm, put some wet garden soil on it, and be sure to bandage the peeled part like bandaging a wound. Remember to tie the film tightly at the upper and lower places, but leave the middle bulging. Basically, it will take 4 to 6 weeks for the roots to start to grow.

After the roots grow, we can cut off the roots on its branches and they will slowly grow into a new tree.

Kind tips

No matter which method is used, its temperature and light requirements must be met when it is propagated, and water and humidity must also be paid close attention to. Especially for those who want to use the first method, pay attention to choosing a good matrix.