Ginkgo Cutting Propagation

Tips for propagating ginkgo trees from cuttings:

  • Take cuttings: In midsummer, cut a 6-inch length of new stem from a young or half-ripe tree. 

  • Prepare the cuttings: Dip the cut end of the stem into a rooting hormone to stimulate root growth. 

  • Plant the cuttings: Put the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat and perlite. Bury a couple of leaf nodes in the soil. 

  • Create a humid environment: Cover the cuttings with a plastic bag or put them in a misting chamber. 

  • Maintain the right temperature: Keep the soil temperature around 70–75°F (21–24°C). 

  • Be patient: Cuttings should start taking root in as little as eight weeks. 


Michael Weiginkgo, cuttings, propagation