Rooting Chinese Privet Cuttings from Sanford Stadium

The hedge at UGA's Sanford Stadium is Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), a vigorous shrub that roots readily with proper technique. For winter propagation at home:

1. Take 6-inch cuttings, noting which end faced the trunk (basal) and which grew outward (apical).
2. Fill a plastic shoebox with 3 inches of damp potting soil.
3. Dip the basal end in rooting hormone (Rootone) and insert 2 inches deep.
4. Cover with clear plastic to maintain humidity.
5. Place in a sunny, warm window. Check for roots in January by gently tugging.

Patience is key—rooting is slow in winter, but success rates are high with consistent warmth and moisture.