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May 11, The method for propagating Russian Olive with softwood cuttings is the same as hardwood cuttings. The only difference is the stems should be a bit shorter, roughly inches each. Dip them in rooting hormone then plant them into your sandy propagation beds. How to Propagate Russian Olive Trees Step 1. Begin the propagation process in the winter, after the Russian olive tree has gone dormant for the season and Step 2. Prepare a growing container that consists of two small boxes of the same size.

The lower box needs a drainage Step 3. Fill the. Normally you have to put a lot of work in to taking cuttings from trees and expecting them to grow. It normally involves grafting on to specific root stock. Olive trees are different.

After much experimenting I have found that you can grow Olive trees from cuttings from a simple cutting up to a. Jul 27, How to Grow Olive Trees From CuttingsGrowing olive trees from cuttings is done in much the same way as growing any other tree from a cutting. First, select a. How to Grow Olive Trees From Cuttings.

Step 1. Time your olive cutting for August or September. According to Texas A&M, this is when you will achieve the best results from your cuttings. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5.