Rooting European Tricolor Beech Cuttings

3-Foot Woody Branches in Water – Too Long

Three 3-ft branches in pond water for a week, still supple.

Trim and Root

1. Cut to 5-inch sections.
2. Dip in rooting hormone.
3. Stick 1 inch deep in soil outdoors under shade, keep watered, or in wet sand under clear plastic.
4. Expect roots in 8 weeks; some will die.
5. Pot up rooted cuttings; keep indoors over first winter.

Starting now gives a full growing season for root development.