Question
I have a beautiful slow growing golden Leylandi type conifer and a ground hugging deep blue green fir (unknown type) growing in my garden and would like to take some cuttings and grow on.  Can I treat the cuttings as I would for say Privet or Cotoneaster?  Or is there a special method for these particular types of tree.

Answer
Hi Rex,
Thanx for your question.  Conifers are notoriously hard to root cuttings but it can and is done.  You need a stronger solution of rooting hormone.  I would go to my local nursery and ask for the stronges hormone available.  If it's Rootone skip it.  I know I have recommended it in the past but it doesn't work in my experience with conifers.  Try this site.  http://www.rooting-hormones.com/advliqu.htm
It is somewhat technical but I think it has the data for which you are searching.  I hope this helps.
Tom