Question on Holly!

JBerger Wrightstown, NJ(Zone 7a) Apr 01, 2008

When is the best time to cut holly to propogate? I have done it in the fall and wondered if I can do it again in the spring. I know you need hardwood cutting. Any information will be appreciated.

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Illoquin Indianapolis, IN(Zone 5b) Apr 02, 2008

While you're waiting for somebody to answer, do a search for "holly" in the propagation forum. There are a 1/2 dozen posts, but it seems that you might need to know the name (the kind) of your holly and it looks like Fall might be the better time.

Here's a link I found...not trying to put you off, just trying to help out and brig the thread forward a little so somebody knowledgeable might see it.

http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/articles2/propigat.html

One of my neighbors has a magnificent christmas tree shaped holly with dull green leaves. It has gone through many -20 winters and summer droughts without problem and I'd love to snag some pieces to try to root them. How long were your cuttings from last fall? Did they root?

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JBerger Wrightstown, NJ(Zone 7a) May 03, 2008

Thanks so much for the info. I have found that the best time is in late summer or early fall for some holly. That is when I did it last year. I did take a few cuttings early in the spring when I wrote the first post and I am waiting to see what happens with them. I keep asking the woman for the name of the holly but she is silent. I hate that. Thanks again.

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