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Mahonia japonica

Common name(s): Japanese Mahonia

Plant type: evergreen small shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip, leaf-bud
Time of year to take cuttings: early Winter
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood, hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 16000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 65 degrees F
Time to rooting: 6-8 weeks
Comment: Wound cuttings.