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In air layering moss is held into place by a cone of strong paper.

Air Layering

In air layering moss is held into place by a cone of strong paper.

In piercing the branch is pierced or punctured with some sharp instrument before being pegged or covered with soil.

Layering by Piercing or Notching

In piercing the branch is pierced or punctured with some sharp instrument before being pegged or covered…

This method of layering consists of cutting the branch half way through, below a bud, and making an incision in an upward direction towards the point.

Layering by Tonguing or Heeling

This method of layering consists of cutting the branch half way through, below a bud, and making an…

Part A shows the tonguing or heeling method of layering. This method consists of cutting the branch half way through, below a bud, and making an incision in an upward direction towards the point. Part B shows layering by ringing. In this method the layer is bent down and secured with a peg.

Methods of Layering

Part A shows the tonguing or heeling method of layering. This method consists of cutting the branch…

Illustrated is mound or stool layering. This method is used for low branches shrubs.

Mound Layering

Illustrated is mound or stool layering. This method is used for low branches shrubs.

Illustrated is a horizontal multiple layer.

Multiple Layer

Illustrated is a horizontal multiple layer.

Illustrated is an example of serpentine layering. The cane is bent and parts are covered and the intervals left above the ground.

Serpentine Layering

Illustrated is an example of serpentine layering. The cane is bent and parts are covered and the intervals…