Forsythia and flowering quince

Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Mar 31, 2004

These two shrubs are past peak bloom here and I was wondering if this might be a good time to take some softwood cuttings on the new growth.

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) Mar 31, 2004

It is for the forsythia, can't speak for the quince as I know nothing about them.
Forsythia pruning is best done right after bloom, so the perfect time to take cuttings.

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Mar 31, 2004

Thanks, Rikerbear!!!

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) Mar 31, 2004

My pleasure :-)
I find my forsythia root best if I harden off the cuttings for a good 24 hr period and than put them in the ground around their 'mommies' feet......come Fall you should have a nice root system on them and can than move them or pot them up.

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KillerChihuahua Elizabethton, TN(Zone 7a) Mar 31, 2004

I always just stuck them in a vase of water. They bloom, then root.
But even though it always worked for me, it may not for you - water quality has a lot to do with it.

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berrygirl Lakemont, GA(Zone 8a) Apr 01, 2004

Lenjo, I just recently rec'd some Quince cuttings from someone and they seem fine.
I prefer to root my Forsythia in fall or late winter, by just sticking them in the ground. Have had excellent results this way.
Good luck to you!!

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KillerChihuahua Elizabethton, TN(Zone 7a) Apr 02, 2004

I started my method accidentally, by bringing in branches in later winter to force for blooms. They bloomed, but by the time the flowers faded roots had started. I never saw any reason to do it any other way after that.

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