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Old 07-06-2008, 02:51 PM
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Hello All I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get hold of some Elderberry and Sloe[Blackthorn] bushes or how to take cuttings of them if possible.
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Old 07-06-2008, 04:06 PM
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It is possible to grow Elder from ripe seeds, or from semi-hardwood cuttings, taken from new growth (August). A 30cm (1ft) cutting should be taken and placed in a coir, grit and compost mix then over-wintered in a cold frame/greenhouse. Plant out the following spring.

I grow them from softwood cuttings taken in the spring. They will even root in a cup of water.
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