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Prunus cerasifera

Common name(s): Myrobalan Plum, Cherry Plum, Mariannan Plum

Plant type: deciduous small tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: secondary
Time of year to take cuttings: early Winter
Cutting maturity: hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA Quick Dip 5000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting: 4-6 weeks
Comment: Cuttings should be left to dry partially after treatment so that uptake through the base is enhanced.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: Summer
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 4-5 months.
Comment: Germination environment temperature is 86 degrees F during the day and 68 degrees F at night. Stratified seeds sown in Summer untreated in Fall.