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November Hardwood Cuttings Guide
Take 7 shrubs from November to root new plants with hardwood cuttings.
In brief
Take 7 shrubs from November to root new plants with hardwood cuttings. Grow gooseberries, beautyberries, spirea, elderberries, forsythias, blueberries, and weigelas from hardwood cuttings in November for reliable results. Originally reported by Homesandgardens.
Why November Works for Hardwood Cuttings
November is ideal for taking hardwood cuttings as shrubs lose leaves and enter dormancy.
Hardwood Cuttings Timeline
Take hardwood cuttings from late fall to late winter while plants are dormant.
Hardwood Cutting Process
Take 8-12 inch cuttings of healthy one-year-old wood with a straight cut below a bud and angled cut above a bud.
Rooting Hormone Use
Dip the bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone powder for faster root development.
Planting Method
Bury two-thirds of the cutting below the soil line and keep it moist but not waterlogged.
Gooseberries
Gooseberries are reliable for home fruit production and can be cloned from existing bushes.
American Beautyberry
American beautyberry produces purple winter berries and can be propagated from cuttings.
Spirea
Spirea offers seasonal flowers and fall foliage and can be grown from cuttings for hedging.
Elderberry
Elderberry has dramatic foliage and dark berries for pies and jams, rooting easily from cuttings.
Forsythia
Forsythia blooms early in spring with bright yellow flowers and can be rooted from cuttings.
Blueberries
Blueberries are nutritious and can be propagated from cuttings during dormancy.
Weigela
Weigela attracts pollinators with vibrant spring flowers and can be cloned for garden expansion.
The takeaway
Grow gooseberries, beautyberries, spirea, elderberries, forsythias, blueberries, and weigelas from hardwood cuttings in November for reliable results.