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Probably the new growth is not as new as it seems. A tree cutting is not all that different than cut flowers, in that the plant will continue to grow or bloom or what have you if it is placed in a suitable medium and cared for. Probably the new growth was on its way out before you cut it, and was just slowed after the material was cut.

I see no reason that 'new' growth can't occur with no roots. Part of the tree is performing, to the best of its ability, the functions of the roots, and that is what causes the changes in the cells that become the roots.

8-Oct-2002	#10
salix bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Sep-2002 Location: Pacific NW Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 165	Probably the new growth is not as new as it seems. A tree cutting is not all that different than cut flowers, in that the plant will continue to grow or bloom or what have you if it is placed in a suitable medium and cared for. Probably the new growth was on its way out before you cut it, and was just slowed after the material was cut. I see no reason that 'new' growth can't occur with no roots. Part of the tree is performing, to the best of its ability, the functions of the roots, and that is what causes the changes in the cells that become the roots.