Propagation of shrubs and trees from hardwood cuttings is not as difficult as it appears.
Hardwood cuttings are tough and require less skill, care and attention than softwood cuttings.
Deciduous shrubs are now entering their period of dormancy making this an ideal time to take hardwood cuttings for rooting in the spring. Hardwood cuttings are sections of this year's growth that have matured. They range from an eight of an inch in diameter to around an inch. Diameters of less than one-half inch are recommended. The length can be between four inches and two feet, depending upon the shrub or tree providing the cuttings.