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Key to propagation methods

1. Deciduous hardwood cutting2. Softwood cutting3. Semi–ripe cutting4. Evergreen hardwood cutting5. Leaf bud cutting6. Stem bud cutting7. Soft tip cutting8. Thin root cutting

Zonal positioning of cutting material. The best material for cuttings is the middle of the plant (between the two yellow arrows)

SOFTWOOD CUTTING

SEMI-RIPE CUTTING

DECIDUOUS HARDWOOD CUTTINGS

EVERGREEN HARDWOOD CUTTING