By Faye Rutledge.

Willow & Poplar propagation from cuttings. Some trees grow easily from cuttings.

To be somewhat more detailed, use a clear container-I use glass canning jars.

This is a simple method that works for many willow and poplar cultivars. A cutting is just a chunk of plant. For poplar and willow this is last year's growth. The ideal branch to work with is about as thick as your finger. Stick it in damp dirt, and it will grow.

Usually. Apr 26, 4 Simple Steps for Growing a Tree From Cuttings 1. Gathering Cuttings for Growing What is a cutting? Grow poplar trees from cuttings is exactly as it sounds like- a cutting from an existing tree. 2. Put Cuttings in Water Now what? Put them in water. That's right, it's that Author: Cynthia Hoover.