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propagating redwood from redwood burrell


Question
Thanks, I will try to put the whole burrell in the soil. T burrell is that piece of wood that grows on the side of the tree and looks like a tumor. Redwood sprouts from that part of the tree. I bought piece of it in the park. Now it grows nicely, but I have to put it in the soil if I want to have real trees. I will put piece of it in the soil and keep it very moist to see what it is going to do. Thanks for help, I appreciate it.
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Several weeks ago I was in Muir Woods in California which is a old redwood growth. In the gift shop I bought a piece a redwood burrell with instructions to put it in the water and it will start to grow. Well it did, but what now? There are many tiny trees growing, but they can't grow there forever. So I wanted to ask if there is any way how to put these trees in the soil. Do I have to bury the whole piece of burrell in the soil? Thanks for help

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I have a redwood burrell in a shallow pot filled with water. Redwood is growing nicely, but I would like to plant it in the soil. When I cut it and put it in the soil it dies. Is there any way to plant it in the soil and to have some trees eventually?

Answer -
Hello Jaro,
I am not familiar with a redwood burrell.  I know what a redwood tree is and these are easily propagated from seeds.  Please be more explicit.  I'm sorry I do not understand what a redwood burrell is and why it is being grown in a pot of water.  Redwood trees are terrestrial and grow in forests.  I hope to hear from you soon.
Tom

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Hi Jaro,
Thanx for the question.  I still do not know what a redwood burrell is.  I know that redwoods can be grown from seed.

If there are a bunch of seedlings growing, dip the burrell into a pot of water and separate the seedlings gently.  Grow the seedlings in separate pots until they are quite sturdy.  Once the seedlings have been grown on in separate pots for at least 60 days I would plant the entire pot in the ground.

I hope this helps.
Tom

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Jaro,
I'm sorry I didn't understand your question.  It took me some time to figure this out because I don't have any experience with this form of propagation however,I have heard of it.  If it is growing well, it should do well once it is planted in its permanent place.  Keep the soil around it moist but not soggy.  Fertilize it with a standard tree fertilizer spike once in the spring and once in mid-summer.  The tree will be slow-growing but you will have something that most other folks don't have.  Good luck.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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