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Propagating Snowball Viburnum by Layering and Cuttings

Burying a Flower Head Won't Work

Instead, use layering: scrape a low branch, apply hormone, bury 3–4 inches, anchor with rock. Roots in 8 weeks. Or take 6-inch cuttings, strip to top leaves, root in warm wet sand. Both methods are reliable.

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