Winter is the best time to take cuttings of laurels. The plant is dormant and the rooting process should be complete by time the warm spring weather sets in.

When should I take Laurel cuttings?

The very best time to take cuttings from a Laurel plant is in the Spring time. Do it when the plant is in bud and you will find it very easy to cut your trimmings.

Can you propagate any time of year?

You can take cuttings at any time of year in a variety of ways, but the easiest (and most successful) method is by taking cuttings of plants’ stems in summer. Summer cuttings can be taken from a number of plants including rosemary, lavender and other shrubby perennials.