How to Grow Viburnum From Cuttings

Viburnums are native to Asia and North America. The viburnum family contains more than 150 different species of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs that range from 2 to 30 feet in height. They are favored for their clusters of showy flowers in white and shades of pink and the bright colored berries that attract wildlife. With their moderate to rapid growth rate, viburnums are easily propagated from cuttings.

Small pot
Potting soil
Rooting medium
Plastic cup
Sharp scissors
Large plastic bag
Rubber band

Instructions

- 1
  Fill a small pot with a well-draining potting soil.
- 2
  Pour 1 to 2 inches of rooting hormone---available in liquid or powder form---in a plastic cup.
- 3
  Select softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings for propagating viburnums.
- 4
  Take sections of vigorously growing shoots 3 to 4 inches long, measuring from the stem tip. Use a sharp, clean knife or scissors. Take cuttings early in the morning and store them in a sealed plastic bag to preserve moisture until you are ready to plant them.
- 5
  Remove the leaves from the lower half of the stem. If the upper stem has a lot of leaves, reduce this number by half to retain stem energy for growing roots.
- 6
  Dip the lower end of stem in the rooting hormone. Shake off any excess. Rooting hormone is not necessary, but it speeds the production of roots in the stems.
- 7
  Insert each cutting 2 inches deep vertically into the growing medium. Water the pot well and place it in a large, clear plastic bag. Close the top with a rubber band to create a mini-greenhouse effect.
- 8
  Open the bag every three to four days to water the cuttings. It generally takes six to eight weeks for the cuttings to root.
- 9
  Transfer newly rooted cuttings into a larger pot and let the plants grow larger before you transplant them into the landscape.

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