A cutting propagation method of Michelia macclurei includes the steps: stock plant planting and management, cutting medium sterilization, cutting collection, hormone treatment, and cuttage and post-cuttage management. The method is characterized in that high-quality seedlings are transplanted into medium-containing containers to cultivate cutting stock plants, trunks are cut to promote sprouting, cutting medium is sterilized, high-quality cuttings are treated and placed and cultivated in a sun shed, and high-quality cutting seedlings of Michelia macclurei are obtained. The method has the advantages that a cutting propagation method of Michelia macclurei is provided, cuttings are high in quality and availability, few pest and disease damages occur, survival rate is high, the seedlings can be directly taken out of a nursery for foresting, the effective and reliable method is provided for germplasm resource genetic diversity and germplasm resource conservation for Michelia macclurei, the requirements of China for precious tree species resources are met, and great economic benefit and social benefit are achieved.