Rooting Emerald Cedar Cuttings: Standard Softwood Method

Emerald cedar (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) roots readily from softwood cuttings.

Procedure

1. 6+ inch tender shoots, strip lower leaves.
2. Dip in rooting hormone.
3. Insert 1 inch in moist potting mix.
4. Cover with clear plastic; indirect light.
5. Check for roots in 2 weeks; then remove cover.

Standard conifer cutting technique.