How to Propagate Mock buckthorn?
Primary propagation methods for mock buckthorn include seed sowing, semi-hardwood cuttings, and air layering. Correct timing, humidity, and warmth are key factors in successful propagation. Specific to mock buckthorn is the requirement for pre-treatment of seeds to break dormancy. Propagating mock buckthorn holds moderate difficulty, with challenges in ensuring adequate moisture without causing rot. Suggested steps: 1) Pre-treat seeds by soaking or scarification, then sow in well-draining soil; 2) Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in a moist medium; 3) Employ air layering in spring, wrapping a moist sphagnum moss ball around a scored branch.