I have read that it is sometimes possible to get pieces of fruit tree branch to root, especially with the help of rooting hormone. It was also mentioned by that same source that the likelihood of success varied with the cultivar and with the type of fruit tree.
Should dormant scions be used or wood with leaves?
Does anyone have any rough numbers on how successful (or unsuccessful) this approach typically is?
I have had zero luck .
This is very true.
Dormant figs, grapes, and pomegranates have readily rooted for me. What specifically do you want to propagate?
Yes, it really depends on cultivar. The only generalization I can think of is tropical trees root better than cold hardy trees. Exceptions to all of course. Like elderberries will root easily. Mulberries that are more tropical, tend to root easy, the cold hardy ones do not. Stone fruit will not root, but their are ways to have some success. If you girdle a small branch and put an air layer on, it can root. Blueberries will root, but only in misting or fogging setups.
Depends what cultivar. You can use green wood for elderberries, it works better actually. If doing air layers, you’re rooting green wood, it’s just still attached. Same with tip rooting.
Trees, big trees, usually will not root. Again exceptions. many willows root super easy, just look at them and they will grow roots.Rooting hormone can help, or hurt, once again, depends on cultivar