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Feijoa cuttings

21 years ago

Does anyone know when the optimum time to take cuttings from a Feijoa tree is (in Melbourne)? Also, are there any special tricks I should know about?

Cheers,

Dee

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Raymondo
21 years ago
I think feijoa is an evergreen, yes? If it is, then probably late spring/early summer would be a good time to take cuttings. My only tip would be to take as many as possible to increase chances of success. Feijoas, though, are generally propagated by seed, as far as I can determine.
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21 years ago
Thanks for the reply Raymondo. I thought spring/summer would be about right. I think cuttings are the go though if growing for fruit or else they may not be true to type. I think your tip about growing as many as possible is a very valid one.
Cheers,
Dee.
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