tree propagation

tree propagation (post #16101)

deerinthefields on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 08:46

Plant Propagation

The deer have really hit my Leland Cyprus hard for the past 2 years. Nothing seems to stop the deer for their destruction. Have tried dog/human hair, aluminum foil from the branches, pinwheels, commercial deer deterrent sprays, spraying the trees with hot sauce with cayenne pepper, and blinking lights.

I've planted 65 trees and had to replace 30 of them last year. They have already destroyed 14 this year. It's getting a bit expensive. Would really like to know how to propagate my own. If anyone can help, will really appreciate the help.

I have found that Tree Guard (post #16101, reply #1 of 8)

by BeeJay in reply to deerinthefields [original] on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 20:37

I have found that Tree Guard is effective against deer. It is an extreemly bitter compound in a latex base. Because of the latex it does not wash off in the rain. It last most of the winter for me.
BJ

Gardening, cooking and woodworking in South'n Murlyn'

Thanks - will try that next (post #16101, reply #2 of 8)

by deerinthefields in reply to BeeJay [original] on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 07:12

Thanks - will try that next year -- but am still looking for information on how to propagate the Leland Cypress Tree

Perhaps you can plant (post #16101, reply #3 of 8)

by southernsoil in reply to deerinthefields [original] on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 15:14

Perhaps you can plant something the deer will not eat.

Here's some info from the (post #16101, reply #4 of 8)

by BeeJay in reply to deerinthefields [original] on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 20:20

Here's some info from the internet:
http://www.bugwood.org/christmas/97013a.html
Here's an other
http://www.gardenguides.com/75595-propagate-leyland-cypress.html
BJ

Gardening, cooking and woodworking in South'n Murlyn'

Thanks BeeJay,I am definitely (post #16101, reply #5 of 8)

by southernsoil in reply to BeeJay [original] on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 09:26

Thanks BeeJay,I am definitely going to try and propagate some leyland cypress. They are pretty and make great windbreak on the north side here which catches alot of hurricane wind during the season.

Thanks so very much for the (post #16101, reply #7 of 8)

by deerinthefields in reply to BeeJay [original] on Sat, 01/16/2010 - 12:17

Thanks so very much for the sites -- they have been very helpful and full of all the information I need. Wish my Dad were not so insistent on the type of tree to be planted; but its his property and at age 86 - he wants what he wants!!

It is a sad thought, but even (post #16101, reply #6 of 8)

by SarahC in reply to deerinthefields [original] on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:11

It is a sad thought, but even beautifully propagated babies are just yummy snacks to your deer -- easier to reach, tender and tasty. I would think about something that they won't eat before putting too much effort into something you know they love :(

zone 6 gardening in the woods with 30,000 deer

I 'googled in' "Foliage (post #16101, reply #8 of 8)

by Noel-in-England in reply to sarahc [original] on Mon, 02/15/2010 - 05:05

I 'googled in' "Foliage unattractivd to deer" & found these
evergreens :-
Juniperus chinenis(Chinese Juniper)Eventual ht. & sp. 20ft/5ft
Picea abies (Norway Spruce ) " " " 50ft/20ft

Thuya 'Cedar Green Giant' / standishii x plicata " 45/10
! !( Has a single central leader[best] & FAST. My choice ) ! !

I also gleaned a couple more from the Washington State university site , which may help someone:-

http://www.spokane-county.wsu.edu/Spokane/eastside

Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) - Ht/Sp 60/15
Mountain Pine ( Pinus mugo ) - Ht/Sp 10/10 ( Large shrub , and probablly slow )

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