Propagating Snowball Bush (Viburnum) from Softwood Cuttings

Snowball bush roots reliably from early-summer softwood cuttings.

Method

1. Cut a 6-inch tender shoot; strip lower leaves.
2. Dip in rooting hormone.
3. Insert 1 inch into moist potting mix.
4. Cover with clear plastic; place in indirect light.
5. Check for roots in 2 weeks (gentle tug = resistance).
6. Remove plastic; keep moist; grow on as seedlings.

This same technique works for many deciduous shrubs. Take cuttings in morning when tissues are turgid.