Japanese Red Maple Bonsai?
Posted by Bonsai Care on Dec 15, 2008
Can we grow Japanese Red Maple as Bonsai from cuttings of an outside tree?
Yes – though not easily.
If we wish to try here’s how –
Take 6 – 8 in. softwood cuttings May/June.
Wound as well as provide with 1% – 2% IBA.
Stick in pearlite/sand brew as well as say obscurity until Fall dormancy.
Overwinter in cold frame.
Up pot in early spring.
20% to 80% success rate depending upon cultivar as well as age of donor tree.
Probably not value it unless you’re we do lots of cuttings.
Air layering will (usually) work if we have been seeking during a specific partial of a tree to work with.
If we only wish a little tiny maples to work with, find a retailer of ship batch – these tiny trees have been cheap as well as have been immature sufficient to begin bonsai enlightenment right from a start. Here’s a single which will sell to a open –
http://www.sunsetgrowers.com/japanesemaple.php
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You can try the Air Layering technique.
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Yes – but not easily.
If you want to try here’s how –
Take 6 – 8 inch softwood cuttings May/June.
Wound and treat with 1% – 2% IBA.
Stick in pearlite/sand mix and maintain mist until Fall dormancy.
Overwinter in cold frame.
Up pot in early spring.
20% to 80% success rate depending on cultivar and age of donor tree.
Probably not worth it unless you’re doing lots of cuttings.
Air layering will (usually) work if you are looking at a specific part of a tree to work with.
If you just want some small maples to work with, find a supplier of liner stock – these small trees are inexpensive and are young enough to start bonsai culture right from the start. Here’s one that will sell to the public –
http://www.sunsetgrowers.com/japanesemaple.php
References :
Bonsai grower – nurseryman