Question
I have a double flowering cherry tree that's about 5 years old.  I started having smaller trees or saplings coming up from the root.  My question is, can I cut those and replant them or will they not grow?
Thanks

Answer
It can be done but make sure you do not injure the roots when the sprouts are cut. Here is a method for rooting the cuttings. Expect about a 50% success rate.

Step 1 Pour the sand/soil mixture into the small planter. Press your finger through the soil to create a hole 3 inches deep and about 1 inch wide.

Step 2 Cut the new growth of an established cherry tree at a length of 4 to 8 inches. Cut 1 inch above where a new bud has begun to form. Remove the bottom 1 to 2 inches of foliage with the sharp knife or gardener scissors, leaving the remaining foliage on the stem. Make your cut at the base of the leaf stem without cutting into the main stem tissue.

Step 3 Roll the bottom 1 to 2 inches of the stem in the hormonal powder, allowing the powder to stick to the stem. Throw out the remaining powder, as it may contaminate the other parts of the stem.

Step 4 Insert the cutting into the soil/sand mixture and gently press more of the mixture up and around the cutting. Water the potting mixture lightly, just enough to settle the soil firmly. Keep the planter this moist until the tree is mature enough for transplanting.

Step 5 Cover the container in a plastic bag to increase average humidity and encourage rapid growth. keep the container in a well-lit area of the home, preferably around 68 degrees F. Once the trees have doubled in size, begin weaning them from the plastic bag slowly to prepare them for the drier outdoor air.