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About Tom Alonzo
Expertise
I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.

Experience
I've been growing my own seeds for 20 years with indoor propagation equipment I built myself. I am also an Allexperts volunteer on the perennial forum. I have completed the Master Gardener course through the Kansas State University Extension. I have experience with a wide variety of seeds and I have also read through Norm Deno's books on seed germination.

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Topic: Seeding and Propagation

Expert: Tom Alonzo
Date: 6/15/2008
Subject: CALIFORNIAN LILAC

Question
HOW DO I TAKE A CUTTING AND HOW DO I GET IT TO ROOT

Answer
Hi Sheila,
Thanx for your question. California Lilac (Ceonothus) can be propagated from seed, soak for 12 hours in warm water and then place in a damp paper towel, seal inside a plastic baggie and place in the fridge for 90 days to break dormancy.

Here is a link that explains in detail how to prepare cuttings. I hope this helps.
Tom

http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/techniques/cuttings_semi-ripe.htm

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