Pinus radiata
Common name(s): Radiata Pine, Monterey Pine
Plant type: evergreen large tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, layering, grafting/budding
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: late Autumn
Cutting maturity: softwood, semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 72-75 degrees F
Time to rooting: 16-22 weeks
Comment: Juvenile cuttings from younger trees root best.
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: Winter
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: 40 degrees F for 2 months.
Time required for germination: 2-6 weeks
Comment: Germination environment temperature is 86 degrees F during the day and 68 degrees F at night. Kiln drying cones. Fungicide to control damping-off.
Propagation by Layering
Type of Layering: air
Time of year to layer: early Summer
Wounding: remove a ring of bark
Propagation by Grafting
Time of year to graft: late Winter
Type of graft: side graft
