How to Propagate Holly Trees

by Daniel Thompson, Demand Media

Avoid overwatering holly stem cuttings to prevent them from rotting.
Holly trees are members of the genus Ilex that are often propagated using stem cuttings taken during late summer or fall. Stem cuttings are a method of tree propagation that uses cuttings taken from recently or still growing wood to produce a new tree. Growing from stem cuttings is a time and space intensive process that needs a dedicated indoor growing area for several months.

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