Propagating a Wood Plant

A term commonly known as budding. Usually done between late summer to early autumn, budding is a great method when you wish to variegate a new species of woody plant. To achieve this, follow the steps below:

1- Make a T-shape slit in the bark of the plant you will be adding the bud to.

2- Cut a bud from the plant you will be propagating.

3-Insert the bud under the loosened bark.

4- Tie the bud in place with raffia

5-After the bud has taken and you see sufficient growth, say abut 2-4 laves, tie it in place a little higher. After a year in place (a) cut off the branch above the shoot.

You can bud anywhere on the main trunk of the plant, about 2-3 inches above ground level to mid-trunk. I normally add root tone to the cutting before inserting to give it a boost in growth.