Stem rooting

Discussion in 'Maples' started by 829, Oct 8, 2008.

  1. 829

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    I have a Maple, 'Japanese Red' Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'.

    I have read about methods of scraping the bark down to the white flesh, applying rooting hormone, covering with moss, and wrapping to root a limb. Can this be done with a Japanese Maple?
     
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    Sure, it can be done. It's called 'Air layering', and it's an old technique to reproduce a plant.
     
  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It can be done, but it's tricky, and you need to be very patient. Maples are not the easiest of subjects for trying this out if you've never done it before.
     
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    Thank you all for the replies. I just do not want to damage an expensive tree.
     
  5. whis4ey

    whis4ey Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Have a look at Alex's thread ' propagation p. Usugumo the v.Taranto way '
     

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