Grancy Graybeard semi-ripe cuttings?

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Terry Murfreesboro, TN(Zone 7a) Jul 18, 2002

Okay, all you hard-core propagators (gee, somehow that doesn't sound quite complimentary, does it?) My neighbor graciously offered to let me take cuttings of her Grancy Graybeard (Chionanthus virginicus) this spring. A little research led me to believe that semi-ripe cuttings taken in July would be best. Before I take pruners in hand, I could use some advice - how much of a stem to take, how to choose the stems to take from, and (most importantly) what to do with them when I get them back home? I doubt I'll get another shot at this specimen, so I'd like to make sure the first attempt succeeds.

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Baa Jul 19, 2002

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Since no one else has answered this one so far I'll have a go.

Not having grown this particular plant, I can't say for sure but I would personally take 4-6 inch long cuttings and use several different methods and potting media. I understand these do well being layered as well if your neighbour would allow that?

Hopefully one or two would work and you would have a good plant out of it all.

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violabird Barnesville, GA(Zone 8a) Apr 06, 2003

Terry, Did you have any luck with the Grancy? I just bought one, still in pot and about to flower.

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arptiger Tyler, TX(Zone 8a) Apr 08, 2003

Terry do a search here on Grancy Gray Beard and you may get so more info on it. Mine is just now starting to bloom.Will post a pic when it opens soon

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