Rooting Cedar Cuttings and Pecan Tree Fruiting Timeline

Cedar (likely arborvitae or juniper) can be rooted from cuttings, though success varies. Pecans grown from seed take 15+ years to bear nuts.

Cedar Propagation

• Use semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer/fall.
• Dip in rooting hormone, stick in well-draining medium.
• Maintain high humidity with plastic cover.
• Reference: WSU Extension publication PNW0152 for detailed protocol.

Pecan Seedlings

• Trees from seed are not true to variety and take 15+ years to fruit.
• For nut production, plant grafted cultivars on appropriate rootstock.
• Your 3–4 foot, 3-year-old seedlings are on track for future grafting or as shade trees.

Consider grafting known varieties onto your seedling rootstocks for earlier, quality nuts.