How to Propagate Smoketrees?
Primary propagation of smoketrees can be done via seed sowing, hardwood cuttings, or semi-hardwood cuttings. Factors like light exposure, maintaining warm temperatures, and well-draining soil enriched with organic matter are crucial. Seeds need cold stratification before sowing to break dormancy. Cuttings should be taken during the plant's dormant season and treated with rooting hormones. The general difficulty is moderate, with cuttings posing less challenge than seeds. To propagate using cuttings: 1) Select healthy, non-flowering shoots; 2) Cut 4-6 inch sections, dip in hormone, plant in a mix of sand and peat; 3) Keep moist, provide indirect light, and wait for rooting before transplanting. Summary: Propagating smoketrees is moderately challenging, with cuttings offering higher success rates. Essential factors include warmth, light, moisture, and soil quality. Specific techniques like cold stratification of seeds and hormone treatment for cuttings aid success.