Rooting "HUGE" Willow Cuttings! One of the Easiest "Houseplants" You Can Propagate from Cuttings

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3 жыл бұрын

It's time to root some huge willow cuttings! This is simply one of the easiest plants you can root from cuttings in your house and as you'll see in this video (Yes it's a houseplant if it's growing in my house, lol) It doesn't matter what size of branch you try to propagate, it'll root. How long does it take willow cuttings to root? Can you root a large branch? Can you root tree cuttings in water? When should I take willow cuttings? We're going to answer all of those questions right here on KZfaq.
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@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

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@dgnorris98 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thank you! My teen daughter wants a willow tree in our tree family around our yard. This video was very helpful!! Hey, storing in the house...how often did you water and did you keep the light on 24/7? Please let me know. Thx!

@jimlebo5642 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you post your videos AFTER you know the results. I have watched too many 'how to' videos only to find out halfway through, that they have never done this before and no results are ever posted (I assume they were unsuccessful). Your videos include what worked and what didn't - very useful!

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jim! I agree with your observation. That's what originally got me to start making these videos years ago. I couldn't find proof of what people were saying. I'll keep them coming as long as you keep watching. Got another before and after video coming up on hydrangeas. Hopefully have it up by this weekend. Enjoy!

@benjamenadam2250 3 жыл бұрын

I grow willows every year. It’s been my experience that the bigger the cutting the stronger and quicker the growth of the plant will be.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I'm finding that too.

@bethsabath Жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 You are so talkative , more than my espouse hahahhaha

@sukotu23 Жыл бұрын

Likewise. We had a willow break with some wind recently so I made a bunch of cuttings from it. The largest "cutting" was basically a 3ft section of the tree and was about 4inches thick. I dug it into the ground and over a few months it's sent out large shoots which are about 3-4ft long now. Crazy.

@rockyk9316 11 күн бұрын

You got me so inspired about easy rooting process, I will go for a walk with my dogs and cut off a couple branches by the lake. 😊 Also, I saw a pink willow at the local garden center. Looks pretty. Do you have any like that? I would like to see propogate experiment on your channel. Don't get too excited about thick cutting. People said you need to cut barely thick branches. Do you wanna bet ?

@alanhiatt4857 2 жыл бұрын

My Father used to talk about growing up in North Carolina on his Fathers farm, they fenced in some pasture using 6 inch willow as fence posts, he said they were surprised when most of them lived and sprouted into trees which was great for the livestock

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Living fences are awesome and just get stronger over time, instead of breakdown and fall apart.

@alanhiatt4820 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 if I could hit the like button twice or more, and have it count as 2 or more likes, I would

@Tracyi-tb8qp 11 күн бұрын

fantastic idea. cant wait to have a living fence!

@roygrace7221 3 жыл бұрын

I've also seen people root willow cuttings that are 5 to 6 foot long as well. Basically an instant tree.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to get my hands on some bigger material.

@truthofthematter9409 3 жыл бұрын

Yes and some take the long cuttings and twist them into living fences, arches, art....

@robertbrawley5048 3 жыл бұрын

Really? Maybe, maybe I will buy a weeping willow for scion wood to graft on to these trash willow trees along the creek bank

@robertbrawley5048 3 жыл бұрын

@@truthofthematter9409 yea that would be cool

@sapphires8621 3 жыл бұрын

I've done this. You find a nice big tree, cut about 3 or 4-ft healthy branches, bring them home to throw in water and leave them alone to root by themselves. No problem.

@davidharding7533 3 жыл бұрын

HI Mike, you might not be surprised to know that I took a large branch of twisted willow which had fallen of a tree in winter and planted it. It was about 10 feet long with multiple smaller branches all of which I left on the branch. I planted it straight in the soil about 2 feet deep and keep the water up to it. In summer all the branches came out in leaf and it started to grow strongly again. Amazing plant! Cheers David

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

You're right, not surprised at all after the past few experiments. That's pretty cool man. After hearing these stories, it gets me excited to go find some bigger material to play around with.

@greenthumbelina7331 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, your enthusiasm is contagious! You've got me looking out (it's windy, cold, and bleak outside) and thinking about running out to cut some of my variegated Red Twig Dogwood branches, so I can start rooting something besides garden seeds inside!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to inspire! Yes, if you have red twig dogwood, now is a perfect time to get cuttings started.

@landscapedesigngardentips8451 3 жыл бұрын

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@srshufelt 2 жыл бұрын

In the past people use to cut up willow branches and place them in water. They let them soak for a week or more and then used that water as a rooting hormone. That's why your willows root so easily. And it's why willows do so great around water. Willow can be used as an excellent rooting hormone.

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot about this but actually found a study on the subject that disproved it. I know a lot of people use this and believe in it though and I never count out anything so maybe I need to do my own experiments with it. Thanks for that.

@mamariendeau Жыл бұрын

It may be that it's not due to rooting hormone, but the natural salicylic acid in the willows preventing roots from rotting that helps. We had a large curly willow come down in a windstorm, whole rootball was pulled up, a light sat there all winter then resprouted in several places

@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632 3 жыл бұрын

I love the instant results you get from willows. I've heard some of the willows grown on plantations lining driveways started as willow fence posts. Big logs root.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can't wait to get my hands on a huge log of one of these.

@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 there's always the native pussywillow. Roots just as easily.

@briansplantlife 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Mike! In a previous life we used to sell 3/4" to 1" diameter by 3-4 foot long native willow stakes to stream and wetland restoration projects. The crew would just stab those stakes deep into the mud and let them do their thing. Redtwig Dogwood also, but smaller wood of course. Keep up the educating!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome! I've got my eyes open for larger material to work with.

@SunnyCLT 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, will the long cuttings put out new growth from base or from top nodes for an instant taller plants?

@gnarmarmilla Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike! Just wanted to throw you a couple bucks to help support such an invaluable resource for the human race, hopefully making the world more beautiful, happy and green. Just got some willow cuttings from CZ grain on Etsy… very excited to see them grow. Peace

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate your support, it means a lot. Good luck on your future propagation endeavors!!!

@truthofthematter9409 3 жыл бұрын

Willow trees are one of my favorites. I'd love to make a living fence with willow cuttings someday. They're gorgeous! The liquid/water you use for rooting the Willow cuttings are liquid gold... free rooting hormone! I'd bet many cuttings would root faster if put in with the Willow cuttings.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to create a willow fence too. I need to find a ton of material and then we can do it.

@truthofthematter9409 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 I can imagine if you find it you will indeed do it and be successful! 🤞🏻Here's to hoping they fall into your lap soon🤞🏻

@lukegarner8517 2 жыл бұрын

It’s currently September in Mississippi. I took cutting from my willow tree and planted them around my property during a week of rainy weather. So far they have done well. I’m amazed at how quickly these guys root from cuttings. I’m curious to see if they continue to do so. I get so excited about this stuff too, and you are teaching me a lot!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, man! Glad you're learning and applying the info. Yeah, it's a ton of fun and addicting, especially with these willow that root so easy. Pretty soon you'll be looking for 10 acres of land to grow on, haha.

@natewelch6608 3 жыл бұрын

😂 Mike, you know what that proves?!?! Time to start some WILLOW!! Thank Mike time to go grow some stuff. Keep it up man!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! Spring is almost upon us.

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@patzennario7937 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine !!

@patzennario7937 3 жыл бұрын

Yes hes so enthusiastic!! Makes my day!

@lanceb7438 3 жыл бұрын

A local nursery cut willow limbs at least 6 feet long, probably 3 - 4 inches thick on one end and 5 - 6 inches on the other. They shoved them in the ground upside down and they grew. Willow truly wants to grow.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it sure does! I'd love to get some thicker cuttings. Keeping my eyes open.

@joshuaolsen8844 3 жыл бұрын

Mike your enthusiasm is contagious!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy!

@catherinegrace2366 3 жыл бұрын

You are the MAN! Propagation is essential progress and you have the 411 on all things propagation. Thank you so much. ~ CG

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Catherine, and thanks for saying so!

@davidcrowson4745 3 жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm

@d0wnt0wn61 2 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm is contagious:)

@slaplapdog 3 жыл бұрын

I love how enthusiastic you are! I bet you grow other things much harder to propagate, than willow!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, for sure! I just love all plants and this time of year felt like a good time to dive into some willow. My channel is loaded with different plant propagation videos if you want to check it out. Thanks for visiting!

@corienebarnett7745 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your enthusiasm! I can't wait to try this, thank you so much for these videos.

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@coryhutton1110 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Mike! This is how i do all my cuttings now.I watched this video a few months ago and my rooting success has gone thru the roof. I can personally say, yes this works with Elderberry too, well! Elderberry cuttings that USPS had for 14 days, i thought they were gone for sure. AMAZING! Thanks Mike!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! So glad to hear this has been successful for you Cory.

@william.youare6736 Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you so excited on your Willow cuttings, as I am doing mine! now, I do not feel like such a geek anymore!

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with being a plant geek!

@farmmom7140 3 жыл бұрын

Your such a plant genius!! Great video!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, extra points from the wife!

@Alex-sun7 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say I like it so much when you do this videos so excited about plants I get the same maybe crazy in a way 😅😂😂😂 thank you Mike

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to inspire you, Alex!

@frankmorenojr6147 2 жыл бұрын

I just started with planting bonsai. These willows are amazing and they grow amazingly fast.

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do!

@paulawilson291 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos

@ummm8511 Жыл бұрын

We got a cutting from A burly willow on the river while visiting in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Beautiful old trees. They rooted after 18 days. I followed your experiment and just potted them. I think I broke some roots, but praying they will grow back. I am very hopeful. I love your enthusiasm!!

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure they’ll do well. They’re very hardy trees. Glad you enjoy the videos.

@geansai333 Жыл бұрын

Great vid brother.. And pleased to see my timing is good. I'm gonna get clipping asap. Best wishes from ireland.

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@maritimemom878 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Was looking forward to this. Thanks for sharing

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Monia!

@shiarhars 2 жыл бұрын

You got me all exited about these willow tree I got some cuttings yesterday and put them in water. Well see how it goes

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

They should root within 5 to 7 days!

@Shooter12point7 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe the timing on this video! I was so inspired by your previous Willow rooting videos that I decided to prune the entire top of my Weeping Willow just to get some cutting material. I had been going to do it for weeks now, but just started it today. My tree forks into two large 5 inch diameter branches about 10 feet up. I cut off one of these branches about 2 feet up from the fork, and took dozens of 7-8 inch long cuttings from the 1/4" diameter or smaller new growth, discarding most everything bigger. I put all the small stuff in water. I did decide to try a "what the heck" experiment rooting a couple of 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch pieces in soil with powder rooting hormone. After coming in from doing this and seeing your new Willow video, I have to rethink my priorities about which diameter sizes to keep from all the pruning. There was a lot of 1/2 inch to 2 inch diameter material at the top of that big branch. I've still got the other big branch to remove, so I'll have plenty to choose from. This leads me to a question I've been pondering for a while now - How long can hardwood cuttings remain viable after you cut them from the plant, but before you put them in rooting medium or water?

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm! As far as your question, it depends on how you store them but they will last a long time. I actually made a fig video a year or 2 ago that tested cutting I had stored for over a year in the fridge. Here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obyBpsto08qmnHU.html

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@Shooter12point7 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 Hey, that is awesome, thanks! I hadn't seen that video yet, but I've been trying to watch all your videos. I really appreciate what you do with this channel.

@camicri4263 3 жыл бұрын

😅😅 Mike! Such cool experiment and so much fun! Good to see you! Your excitement is contagious, now this is a virus we need....excitement! Hugs🤗🤗

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I'll take this virus over the other one any day of the week, haha

@camicri4263 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, me too Mike.... definitely! 🤗🤗

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@lst854 2 ай бұрын

You are the only person, other than myself, that I have seen use these 1qt deli containers. The 8oz and 16oz sizes are useful for drip trays for those quarts. Also, I often use the 16 ounce containers for bulk starting very fine and small seeds.😉

@MikeKincaid79 2 ай бұрын

I've spent a lot of time in restaurant supply businesses staring at containers and dreaming, haha.

@pratikdiyora5685 3 жыл бұрын

That plants looks beautiful 🌱 😍

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@veronamartin5285 10 ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm is amazing! New sub because I want to learn more from you! Thanks! 🎋

@MikeKincaid79 10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoy the videos. Good luck with your propagation efforts!

@danielwatkins5439 Жыл бұрын

I'm excited that you're excited Mike I really learn a lot watching your videos My projects have been more failure's than succeeding but I'm not giving up . It's like that old saying if you first don't succeed try try again and seeing you with the willows I can't wait to try it ..so thanks Mike I really glad your doing these videos ps I trying another thing you talked about is using a clear plastic tote as a miniature green house..

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's the secret! Try, try again.

@RCCRAYZ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing mike! Loved it! I'll let you know how my japanese maple cutting's turn out!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

For sure, I'd love to hear how they do.

@FairyFrequency 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome willow cuttings! We have a beautiful willow growing in our backyard here in Missouri ♡

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to visit your part of the country some day. I’ll bet it’s beautiful.

@stevemorse108 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic results congrats! I have my 100 fig cutting doing great and now I am staring with willow cuttings. Thanks for your high energy presentations which are very helpful....I am more and more confident that I will be able to succeed in my project of planning 500 trees on my new property that before was grading ground for cattle and goats....hope they didn't harm the soil.

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing the same with my property. Use to be cattle but now I’m. Turning it into an orchard and gardens.

@stevemorse108 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 very cool indeed I may star to post some videos by the end of summer.

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see it

@fayemartin465 3 жыл бұрын

that is amazing

@DavesBonsai Жыл бұрын

Great video. Now I know I can take much bigger cuttings for my bonsai trees.

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

You can take just about any size cutting. Here was a fun video where I rooted a fig cutting that was about 2 feet long and 6 inches wide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pL6GdqqckraRk5s.html

@peepgal 3 жыл бұрын

I think you are the man.

@wordvendor1 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are SO great!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for your support!!!

@DJ-uk5mm 3 жыл бұрын

Man you are so enthusiastic

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

what can I say, I love plants!

@LindaErdman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your help. It will help😊

@MikeKincaid79 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome Linda 😊

@wordvendor1 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool! I have golden curly willow that start SO easy!!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to get some of those going.

@wordvendor1 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 give me a couple months, and I'll send you some cuttings! Mine are just starting out, but they grow SO fast.

@BarbDonnelly 3 жыл бұрын

Love a curly willow!

@donnagarcia1884 3 жыл бұрын

That is gorgeous awesome cuttings growth .. I always enjoy watching your show .. so many interesting learning how to be a successful gardener .. God Bless

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I love the large cuttings, no matter the pant. Once they root, they look like little instant bonsai!

@donnagarcia1884 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Mike .. thanks for coming back to me .. I will follow all your advice in cuttings planting .. it is always nice to learn something new from you planting .. awesome! .. by the way when I watched your show .. you remind me of our Celebrity ..you looked one of our Best Filipino Male Actor in Philippines .. he is JOHN PRATS .. cheers .. God bless

@blancavr1 3 жыл бұрын

I always learn a ton and enjoy your energy. Adios 😊

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support, Blanca! Adios!

@carenallen5841 Жыл бұрын

Very cool I’m excited too

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Happy to spread the excitement bug!

@allykincaid3362 3 жыл бұрын

I love willows!! Maybe we should plant them next to our pond!!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Just need Darin to get some time to finish building it.

@janharrell102 3 жыл бұрын

Love your instructions🌱🌱🌱🌱💝💝💝💝

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan! I enjoy making these videos for you.

@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 3 жыл бұрын

I like this method, you can see they are going to root before the roots reach the edge of the pot!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just amazed at how fast they do it!

@bbtruth2161 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a video or two of people who use willow water as a rooting inducer. Love your enthusiasm. Yes, elderberries root very easy.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm having fun with these willow. They root so easy and are very gratifying. Definitely going to work on some elderberry.

@MoonGoose-9876 3 жыл бұрын

Willows have high concentrations of salicylic acid - a natural growth hormone. That is why the root so easily.

@christiannoel6298 2 жыл бұрын

@@MoonGoose-9876 thank u 4 this lil nugget of info..

@JacobSimpson 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Those are amazing!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jacob, I'm pretty amazed by these plants too!

@stanleygladstone1210 3 жыл бұрын

Ive got platted willow growing from long cuttings. If i managed anyone can. Great vid. Love the enthusiasm.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Sure is fun to watch these things take off!

@jarrodlambert3914 2 ай бұрын

Great video!!!

@MikeKincaid79 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@simonac688. 3 жыл бұрын

I Wonder if You Tube has an Award for Horticulture cause i will certanly vote for this channel 👍👍

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks so much for your support here. I love making these videos for you.

@paulday6339 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. I love your channel and videos! Thank you for all your help. We did quite a few petunias last year and plan on it again this year. Can you propagate apricot trees the same way? Is it too early to take a cutting? Thanks again, Paul

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Never tried apricot trees but if I did, I'd take hardwood cuttings now and put them on bottom heat for a month or so and then just let them wake up with the spring weather. Not sure how well they grow on their own roots or if they need to be grafted.

@freddythefrog 3 жыл бұрын

I like your enthusiasm....

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@sweetbrummy 2 ай бұрын

Im just about to try your experiment,ju taken some cuttings from my new salix flamingo and put them into water just the way you did it. One of the best videos ive seen on KZfaq about propagating willows

@MikeKincaid79 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@JJ-gx3ir 3 жыл бұрын

ive been doing this with figs this winter lol.. surprisingly has worked as well

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Figs are a lot of fun too!

@sirilovelove 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you for sharing

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thanks for watching!

@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal Жыл бұрын

The nice thing about propagating through water with something like Willow is that Willow is the kind of plant that you get Thousands of opportunities because the trees make so many little branches so there’s no reason if you wanna propagate willow trees you can just go and cut 50 or 60 branches throw them in a jar water and just see which ones pop and then go and plant the routed ones directly where you need them or write into a bigger pot and let them sit for a year or two and that’s way easier than sitting there and trying to set up all these little propagating stations and blah blah blah blah blah when you could just pull them out of the jar and put them right in a pot after that it’s like tomatoes you don’t need to put rooting hormones on tomatoes you can just stick them in water. In fact, I think I’ve only lost two suckers from tomatoes in over five years by propagating in water.

@topp352 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up with a huge willow tree in my back yard.When i got a whoopin i was made to go pick the branch off the willow tree.I picked the smallest.They hurt the least,haha,,,1958

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I'll bet Grandma Shirley laughed every time you came inside with a few twigs.

@WanderingNature 2 жыл бұрын

That’s it!!!!!!!!!! I’m subscribed now!!!!!!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the family!

@bbtruth2161 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Good info. I have 20 willows on order for some field and conservation plantings. I will need more to do all the area I'm covering. Now I don't have to buy more. I'm familiar with cloning and was just thinking the other day that it would be nice if willows clone well. You like to experiment like I do. A familiar saying around my place is " let's see what happens". Good work. Thanks.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, you're welcome! Yeah, these things root like crazy, as you can see. You'll have thousands of them in no time, lol

@davidmcclellan9959 3 жыл бұрын

YEAH I WILLTHANKS YOU YARE MY GOOD FRIEND MIKE LOVE DAVID

@paulawilson291 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paula!

@fancygirl822 3 жыл бұрын

That is the same way you propagate Angel Trumpet flower, only difference is put the cuttings in a dark place like a closet or garage just change the water accordingly. Usually do this at end of fall (Oct early November) they will be ready to plant in ground come Feb/March, you can pot them up soon as they start rooting into small pots then transfer to ground in spring. I propagated 80 plants off of 7 mother plants last fall . I am going to try this with my willow trees!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck and thanks for the tips about Angel Trumpet. I've always wanted that plant.

@anthonygiesegh9545 2 жыл бұрын

So last year we took some willow 4' cutting and stuck them directly in a stream/muddy area, they were doing so good.....till I found out all I did was grow my local beaver a wonderful dessert! He pulled them out, drug them to the shore of another stream, then sat and enjoyed himself! This year I'm using 5 gallon pails....set off the ground! I'm going to try twisting 3 or 4 together like a braided fiscus and see what happens. We have a variety of different types from weeping, vertical to brush on the property and may try wrapping a couple different types. We have a vertical that was wrapped to begin with that is now well over 25' and is all entwined with itself (beaver recently dined on that as well but I protected it before he did too much damage). I'm just hoping I can keep the soil moist enough in a pail. Great video and I too love your excitement!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

I love the look of live fences. Good luck and I hope it works out for you.

@naturesmoments1297 Жыл бұрын

Have had similar results and like yourself amazed at how quickly Willow grows, couple of tips which may help with other species being planted the same way - Willow contains its own rooting hormone, with this in mind I get all the small offcuts and pop them into the water for propagation, for Red Wood I would try scarifying the bark below the soil line, cheers 👌

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips.

@johnventers5128 2 жыл бұрын

Ive had an 8" firewood round throw out roots. Willow is incredible stuff

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing the big chunks of wood root. Yes, this willow is a lot of fun to work with. Did you see the huge fig cutting video I did awhile back? Kind of in line with what you mentioned. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pL6GdqqckraRk5s.html

@theoverworkedgardener5648 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool video enjoyed it and it was like groundhog Day groundhog Mike.. yeah I have a few willows around my pond and I believe that's why my pawn goes dry so quickly they just drink the whole thing.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's got to be it! I can't keep these things watered enough and am actually a little worried about what I'm going to do with them if they keep growing and spring doesn't get here soon, lol.

@theoverworkedgardener5648 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 bring a giant Kitty pool into your house and fill it full of dirt that would go over well lol

@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you plant all those willow trees in a circle of about 18" so in time it makes one huge solid trunk!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen pics of something similar, more of a room you could walk into. I'd love to do something like that!

@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 Your girls would love a willow room!

@zerkig9058 Жыл бұрын

I have seen huge trees fallen in the river sprouting again from the broken branches and even the felled trunks. Willows are basically immortal as long as they've got enough moisture :D.

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Nature is cool!

@vicwickgardens9174 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 💕

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WanderingNature 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting g as I need some serious privacy on this fishbowl 1/4 acre yard of mine!!!💜💖💜

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Have fun expanding your hedge material for free!

@topp352 3 жыл бұрын

Wow,i remember Del's

@VinhVoTV Жыл бұрын

👍👍hay quá

@colingrimshaw6513 3 жыл бұрын

Impressively short time, Mike, for such decent size cuttings from little containers. Peter Chan of Herons Bonsai threw a trunk slice a foot in diameter in his pond and it rooted.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I'd love to get a hold of some bigger material like that!

@landscapedesigngardentips8451 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8eomNiTz9PZlWg.html

@Kai2z 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing 🤩

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@evan5935 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like willow roots like coleus does 😯😯 I just threw it in a pot on direction from my friend... (didnt even use a humidity dome or anything 🤷‍♂️🤔) and now it's 2 years and 2, maybe 3 feet later lol

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yep, sounds about right!

@nauarafeeq8147 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and fun video, Can it work with juniper pine trees? Thank you.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I think they would root better if done the same as the green giants that I root.

@stevenvanverre5140 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike, Did putting the dogwood together with the willow improve the rooting capabilities of the dogwood itsself? Would you have had the same result with the dogwood in a container without willow? It's very interesting, expecially as watering with willow water might improve rooting on other species. It would be a fun project to try this with hard / impossible to root cuttings. Thanks for collaborating. Steven

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

I’d have to do more of a scientific test on that one. Cool thought though

@TEPO-- Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've been propagating both Willow and Red Twig Dogwood, etc here in the Sierra Nevada, at high altitude for over 30 years and I'm still as excited as ever. Multiple 20' tall multi stems large shrubs and trees that would be much taller, but they would block out more sun that way. I soak the Redtwigs usually with some willow, the success rate has been better than Willowless soaksoaks. I've had great success just taking pencil size Redtwigs and just sticking them directly into the moist garden/forrest floor in the autumn too. Happy growing.....

@michaelworley7517 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Teal colors you should build a green house but its like tree green house. like tree house but its a green house

@athomas897 3 жыл бұрын

You asked soooo... I rooted elder berry in water. They transplanted well . Growing nicely in my unheated DIY greenhouse. Put my blueberry cuttings directly in soil before winter. Waiting for some good signs from them.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for updating me. I need to get some elderberry going myself.

@patzennario7937 3 жыл бұрын

Elderberry yes!!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

It's in the back of my mind, just need to make it a reality!

@frazbmw 3 жыл бұрын

"I had to get in on that action!" Hilarious.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@landscapedesigngardentips8451 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8eomNiTz9PZlWg.html

@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you propagate a madrone cutting! Or how about some nut trees!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to do madrone for a long time now. Had a guy asking me about that several years ago but haven't gotten around to it yet.

@lauriemacquanan2141 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike THANK YOU for sharing knowledge of how to root various cuttings. Yay! Even though my friends(?) Laugh at me and call them dead sticks... I don't care I persevere. Question I saw you put these willow cuttings in water, I notice you did not shave some bark off on the lowest side and put hormone powder or did you??

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't do either the hormone or shave the bark off with these. Willow root so easily that it's just not necessary. Don't worry about your friends. Just don't say anything at all and then when they visit and see these "dead sticks" growing something green out of them, let them be amazed and get interested all on their own, lol.

@paulnovara3819 Жыл бұрын

Video that accompanied my cuttings recommended rooting in H2O then trimming roots and shoots, before planting in dirt. Can you compare that technique as well? Thnx

@davidmcclellan9959 3 жыл бұрын

[M STILL GROWING MY ONIONS AND MY ONIONS STICKS AND SWEET PEPPERS TOO LOVE DAVID

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Right on David! Keep on growing man.

@yoopermann7942 3 жыл бұрын

MIKE, go look along ponds, rivers, lakes,, that is where you can find a lot of willows,,, if you have a wet spot in your yard and they would not be in the way plant them there and they will do real good,, how about flowering crab apple? i havent been able to get cuttings to root, great video

@yoopermann7942 3 жыл бұрын

@@jrowe9301 thank you

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I've got plans to plant these in a few wet areas on my property that are in the back. They should do really well.

@kjord11 3 жыл бұрын

Willows make wonderful trees and you have proven beyond a doubt that they love water. So be very careful when you decided to transplant your cuttings outside in your yard. Knowing that they love water, avoid planting them anywhere near your water or sewer lines as the roots WILL find a way into those lines causing them to clog up. Also avoid planting too near concrete sidewalks, driveways or solid foundations. Willow roots can lift a sidewalk right out of the ground. Proper planning of your willow locations will make beautiful landscape additions.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, these will go way out back on our property.

@moss866 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Question though...is there any benefit to rooting 5-6 together vs. starting each of them in there own container so transplanting is even easier?

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

I did this for the video and to save space. If I were going to do this on a production scale, I'd stick them in their own containers.

@marciahofer4502 3 жыл бұрын

Love your excitement, Mike! Willows do root quickly! It's amazing! I need your help about another plant!! I had different varieties of strawberry 🍓 plants, June bearing, everbearing and Giant Whopper strawberry. For some reason I lost 95 percent of my strawberry plants. Can't figure it out! I don't know if it's due to weather or animals having a feast. There's very little sign of plants at all, but do see some of the stem on very few of them. I dont see any runners. I think maybe critters could be the problem. We have 🐰 bunnies, 🦌 deer, and other small critters. What do you think? Also, do you have any idea where I can find strawberry plants that are not going to take another year of waiting for fruit. I have had bad luck ordering 🙃. The plants come so small that it takes forever to grow to a decent size. My plants were huge and healthy last year. It's so depressing after all the work and expense. I used Epsom salt last year to fertilize them and to control slugs. That's the only thing I did differently. 🤔 I would appreciate any help! 💜

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Marcia! It's so hard to say due to all the variables you have there like deer and other animals. We keep our strawberries in a fenced in area that the deer can't get to so don't have that problem but occasionally the rabbits get in. They don't eat the plants though, just the berries. We actually just pulled all of our strawberries out because we wanted to go from ever bearing to June bearing and try that for a few years, so they will be new to us. Also, we're still pretty cold and they haven't really begun growing yet. Are you sure there's something wrong or maybe just give them more time. Every year, Shellie thinks the strawberries are dead and won't survive but after a couple months, they are huge and green. I'd give them more time and see what happens as the weather warms.

@marciahofer4502 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 I think they're ghosting me! I should be seeing runners from last year, but nothing. The plants were humongous last year. I didnt get as many berries because I wasn't able to pick them. Still recouping from my knee replacement. Six plus more months to go.🤔 I have been doing some gardening, but it is still difficult. Just frustrated about my strawberries! I like June bearing because you get a huge crop at once, but the everbearing are nice because you get berries all season. I have a few quinault that are everbearing, only because I left them at the front of our house for my dad. He had emphysema and couldn't walk to the back. They're basically all I have left. They're very sentimental to me so I'm glad they've survived. Good luck with your June bearing! I like to have both varieties and I love sharing berries with family and friends! Take care! I will let you know if I figure out what happened. 💜

@nelliejuppy-baboolal6837 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Can you do a video with planting Dianthus cuttings :)))

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I can!

@nelliejuppy-baboolal6837 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at other vids but when I tried it the cuttings were only dying. The way u explain stuff is so immpecable :D

@JaredHempfield Жыл бұрын

I just put a 2in thick, 2ft long piece cut from ground level into some water. Will be carving an elder face on it and a couple bear cubs near the damage caused from a branch breaking and healing over. It already wanted to grow roots from this area since the Tahoe snowpack recently melted in this spot. Should make an interesting porch ornament once potted. Ive been making black powder for my muzzleloader using willow charcoal.

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Someday I'm going to make it up to your neck of the woods. Tahoe looks beautiful.