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How to Cut Cherry Tree Branches So They Will Bloom Indoors
Believe it or not, you can harvest cherry tree branches and get them to bloom indoors. The process is called “forcing,” and it allows you to create stunning arrangements that speak to the early days of spring. We asked Emily Jackson, Operations Manager at My Gardener LLC, to walk us through the process of cutting branches the right way so that they’ll burst into blossom inside. “This is relatively easy to do with some patience and a little gumption,” she says.
Time Your Cut Right
According to Jackson, the very first thing you want to think about is timing. “Don’t cut before January 1, or if the year is warm year, mid-January,” she says. “You can also take cuttings later, into early March, but you may not get as many blossoms.”
Before you make the cut, make sure the branch you are taking off is towards the back of the tree or in a crowded area. “To keep your plant healthy and looking like it should, choose a spot where you can take a branch without noticeably altering the shape of the tree,” Jackson suggests. You’ll want to choose branches with a lot of flower buds. If you can’t differentiate between the leaf buds and the flower buds, which will be bigger, she recommends cutting into it to see what’s forming inside.
Be Precise
To make your cut, use clean, sharp pruners. Make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the stem where it joins the branch. “Don’t leave long stubs or tear the branch,” Jackson explains, “and for the best results, choose a sunny afternoon with warmer temperatures.” After you remove your branch, make two crossed slits into the bottom of each stem and place them in water as soon as you can. “You’ll want to keep them really moist for the first few days, either by regularly misting them or by putting them in a plastic bag away from sunlight,” she notes. Her best tip? Put your branches in water in your bathtub and leave them there overnight.
The final step to ensuring your cherry tree branches will blossom indoors is keeping them in clean water and misting them often—better yet, keep a humidifier nearby. Leave them in a cool, bright area and wait for the bud to change color, which will happen before they open. “It takes about a month of care and babying, but it’s so worth it to see and smell the beauty of spring even a tiny bit earlier!” Jackson says.
Interchangeable Replacement Cream Cherry Blossom with Leaves Flower Branch – 40″
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- Item #: 167092
- Weight: 0.55 LBS
- Features: green accents, bendable, draping, use on faux trees, trunk not included
- Width: 12 to 20 inches
- Length: 40 inches
- Color Family: ivory
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Artificial Cherry Blossom Branch, 40″ Cream Spray with Fluffy Layers of Petals on Bendable, Draping Stems. Interchangeable to Use on Flowering Trees with Removable Branches, Use in Vases, on Floral Risers or on Wedding and Event Backdrop Arches. Light Green Leaves and Flower Stems. Trunk Not Included.
Our multifunctional Cream Cherry Blossom Branch is 40″ and has 3 bendable stems, each with multiple offshoots. The ends of each offshoot have a natural drape, creating a dreamy cascade of blooms. The flower blossoms are 1 1/2″ wide and are made with 3 layers of cream silk petals. To add to the realistic look, the flowers have cream and yellow stamen with light green leaves and stems. This branch has a 1 1/2″ long, metal housing on 1 end which is designed to slide into the square holes on a flowering tree trunk, but this branch can also be used anytime there’s a need for elegant, floral décor! The natural width is approx. 12″ but can be spread to 20″ or more if desired.
Create an impressive Draping Cream Cherry Blossom Tree with this spray by using it on 1 of our Artificial Flowering Trees with Removable Branches. These trees come with their own branches but from event to event, or as the seasons and holidays change, you can create an entirely different look by simply swapping out those branches for this one! For a playful, fantasy world tree, using the same style of branch (or not), mix the colors!
Not just for trees, this branch adds a luxurious element to event centerpieces by displaying in Tall Vases or Floral Tabletop Risers, and this draping spray is also ideal as flowering floor décor. Wedding Arches, Gazebos and Garden Arbors dripping with glamorous flowers are a site to behold, while providing the perfect backdrop for event ceremonies and photos. The metal housing on this branch is fairly easy to hide and using our powerful magnet hooks, adding any floral element to metal structures means quick and effortless decorating!
Refreshing and elegant, reliable and reusable, our silk florals are sumptuous and more realistic than ever, giving you a stress-free, low cost solution for any event, theme or party!
