I have a magnolia bush that I is basically dead but has new shoots growing. can i cut these for a new bush?

the bush is basically dead, the bark is peeling off, and it is about 30 feet high. there are new shoots with buds on them i would like to cut some of the new growing branches off to start new bushes but not sure how to do this. if anyone knows what to do please let me know. it was a very beautiful bush. thanks

I have a magnolia bush that I is basically dead but has new shoots growing. can i cut these for a new bush?
You can get new plants from the shoots. This type of vegetative plant propagation is easy to do. Simply cut 12" cuttings off the new growth. Use pruners that are clean. Remove 4-6" of leaves off the bottom. Place bottom of cutting in water for one second, then remove and dip the bottom in rooting hormone (available at independent nurseries) and then plant the cutting into a nursery potting mix w/ fertilizer in it. I would use a small plastic 4" container and then water every day until it begins to develop a root system. Then it will be ready to transplant.





I have experience in taking cuttings in this manner. It works!
Reply:many plants can be rooted from cuttings. i must admit i havent tried magnolia. but hey, youve got nothing to loose. i would make cuttings 6-8 inches long, trim off the leaves, dip them in rooting hormone, shove them about half way down in loose sand or vermiculite, keep them wet for 6-8 weeks and see what happens.