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Propagating Native Tennessee Trees and Shrubs from Cuttings

Many trees propagate from cuttings: see WSU guide (cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/pnw0152/pnw0152.html) for species, timing, and methods. For Middle Tennessee natives, consult TVA's database (tva.gov/cgi-bin/plantDB/searchNativePlants.pl) and TNEPP's landscaping list (tneppc.org/Landscaping/Middle_Tennessee.htm).

Timing varies: softwood (spring), semi-hardwood (summer), hardwood (winter). Use rooting hormone, high humidity, well-drained media.

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