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[Sir Tigger KC]

My neighbours have got 2 huge Rhododendrons in their garden which they plan to cut down and get rid of, and I'd like to take some cuttings before they do. 

Would large cuttings survive? ie branch size?  As I could get 3 or 4 large shrubs if it's possible? 

TIA! 

[STEMO]

Most local authorities are completely destroying their rhododendrons. Wakefield have spent the whole winter digging them up with JCB's. Apparently they get out of hand very quickly.

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcpg017.pdf/$FILE/fcpg017.pdf

[Sir Tigger KC]

Yep I want something fast growing to fill up a bed! 

[STEMO]

Yep I want something fast growing to fill up a bed! 

Oh dear 
They don't grow quickly and they grow up, not out. They spread to adjoining areas through seed propagation and spread out each year. Read the link cos I can't be arsed to. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Me neither! 

If you read my OP though, you'd understand that I'm wondering if I can cut a big shrub sized chunk out of the neighbours huge rhododendron and see if it will grow roots.... 

Thanks for the link. Helpful as always Uncle STEMO!   

[Gaffers]

Use root hormone on the cuttings otherwise it'll be very hit and miss.

[STEMO]

Use root hormone on the cuttings otherwise it'll be very hit and miss.

Don't be disgusting.

[Gaffers]

Use root hormone on the cuttings otherwise it'll be very hit and miss.

Don't be disgusting.

You first

[ronnyd]

Why don,t you try some Japanese Knotweed instead.

[raywilb]

My neighbours have got 2 huge Rhododendrons in their garden which they plan to cut down and get rid of, and I'd like to take some cuttings before they do. 

Would large cuttings survive? ie branch size?  As I could get 3 or 4 large shrubs if it's possible? 

TIA!    if they want rid could you not plant them in yours when they are dug up 

[TheBoy]

Whats is gardening and gardeners?  Is it like cutting the grass?


Says the pratt who has put his back out picking the dandelions out of the lawn  .  Obviously, by lawn, I mean moss.

[Sir Tigger KC]

  if they want rid could you not plant them in yours when they are dug up 

At about 15ft high and probably 30ft diameter they're too big for my garden as they're more of a tree than bush. Which is why I was wondering about chopping out a large shrub sized piece and if it would survive or not. 

I suppose there's only one way to find out.  Nothing ventured and all that! 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Whats is gardening and gardeners?  Is it like cutting the grass?


Says the pratt who has put his back out picking the dandelions out of the lawn  .  Obviously, by lawn, I mean moss.

What's wrong with a few wild flowers in the lawn moss?                                                              

[TD]

  if they want rid could you not plant them in yours when they are dug up 

At about 15ft high and probably 30ft diameter they're too big for my garden as they're more of a tree than bush. Which is why I was wondering about chopping out a large shrub sized piece and if it would survive or not. 

I suppose there's only one way to find out.  Nothing ventured and all that! 

I would stick the 'cut end' in a bucket of water first to encourage the roots to grow. Once you have a good root base (if it doesn't die, of course) then stick it in the ground